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May 25, 2021 4:21 p.m.BruinShack aims to make Westwood apartment hunting easier through online platform
BruinShack prioritizes transparency and accessibility to help make apartment hunting a smoother process for UCLA students
Founded by alumnus Danny Tang, BruinShack is an online platform that connects students with apartment managers in Westwood.
By Phoebe Chen
Arts
April 27, 2021 8:31 p.m.Restaurant review: Shokugeki BBQ features diverse, affordable Asian cuisine in Westwood
Shokugeki BBQ takes the term “friendly neighborhood barbecue” to a whole new level.
Named after a word for a food war in a Japanese show, Shokugeki BBQ had its second pop-up event on Sunday in Westwood.
By Phoebe Chen
Academics
April 13, 2021 5:10 p.m.UCLA-led pancreatic cancer research projects receive $6 million in grant funding
UCLA researchers were awarded two grants totaling $6 million to further pancreatic cancer therapy research.
The National Institutes of Health gave the grants to two research projects at UCLA that investigate the possible side effects and efficacy of promising pancreatic cancer drugs in February.
By Phoebe Chen
Arts
Dec. 10, 2020 8:38 p.m.Professors 101: Jennifer Jay motivates students to combat environmental, sustainability issues
UCLA is home to some of the world’s leading researchers and experts – better known to students as professors. It’s time to tap into the knowledge and wisdom UCLA professors have to offer.
By Phoebe Chen
News
Nov. 20, 2020 9:46 p.m.UCLA researchers study link between genetics and reaction to COVID-19
Researchers are trying to find out if genes are responsible for why COVID-19 affects people differently.
Daniel Geschwind, a UCLA neurology professor, said COVID-19 has been troubling to researchers because the disease affects people differently – some have mild to no symptoms while others have to be hospitalized, he said.
By Phoebe Chen
Arts
Nov. 19, 2020 3:45 p.m.Professors 101: Lap Chi Chu illuminates never-ending nature of learning through lighting design
UCLA is home to some of the world’s leading researchers and experts – better known to students as professors. It’s time to tap into the knowledge and wisdom UCLA professors have to offer.
By Phoebe Chen
Arts
Nov. 6, 2020 5:16 p.m.Professors 101: Juan Herrera builds on personal experiences to inspire students
Geography professor Juan Herrera embodies the notion that representation matters in academia.
Herrera, a first-generation scholar and UCLA alumnus, said he never predicted he would someday be in the shoes of his past professors.
By Phoebe Chen
Arts
Oct. 24, 2020 2:29 p.m.Professors 101: Bronwen Wilson draws from history of career changes to teach adaptability
UCLA is home to some of the world’s leading researchers and experts – better known to students as professors. It’s time to tap into the knowledge and wisdom UCLA professors have to offer.
By Phoebe Chen
Arts
Oct. 8, 2020 6:50 p.m.Professors 101: His studies are out of this world, but Erik Petigura finds ways to stay grounded
UCLA is home to some of the world’s leading researchers and experts – better known to students as professors. It’s time to tap into the knowledge and wisdom UCLA professors have to offer.
By Phoebe Chen
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