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May 29, 2025 12:40 a.m.
Jared McBride is pictured. The assistant history professor led a research cohort of undergraduate students that uncovered a list that included alleged war criminals who immigrated to Canada after World War II. (Celia Kebbeh/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 29 at 3:47 p.m.
Editor’s note: The following piece contains mentions of persecution, which could be disturbing to some readers.
By Sam Mulick
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May 19, 2025 9:59 p.m.UCLA researchers and policy experts expressed concerns about the qualifications of new Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin.
Since his appointment, Zeldin has overseen the rollback of 31 environmental regulations and has attempted to revise the EPA’s 2009 findings that greenhouse gases endanger public health, according to an EPA press release.
By Yashila Suresh and Evelin Zaragoza Meza
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May 12, 2025 1:16 a.m.Middle Eastern Pre-Law Student Association journal analyzes region’s policies
From analyzing internet company regulations to Iran’s governing structure, the Middle Eastern Pre-Law Student Association’s journal aims to provide a new perspective on Middle Eastern governance.
By Alisha Hassanali
California
May 12, 2025 1:11 a.m.Newsom says he will aim to combat Trump administration’s tariffs for California
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced April 4 that he will seek trade negotiations with foreign leaders to spare California from retaliatory tariffs.
Newsom said he wanted to seek negotiations in response to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which could trigger retaliatory tariffs with severe economic consequences.
By Izzy Becker
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May 12, 2025 1:09 a.m.Armenian Students’ Association hosts vigil for 110th Armenian genocide anniversary
The Armenian Students’ Association hosted their annual candlelight vigil in Dickson Plaza on April 24 to commemorate the Armenian Genocide.
The vigil – which over 100 students and community members attended – honored the lives lost during the Armenian Genocide, said Alexander Azilazian, the political affairs chair of ASA and a fourth-year political science student.
By Victor Simoes
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May 6, 2025 10:47 p.m.22-year-old UCLA alumnus Zuriel Oduwole nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Zuriel Oduwole never imagined her work would lead to a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.
The 22-year-old filmmaker and 2022 cognitive science alumnus is also a social development advocate and presidential advisor who has traveled the world to converse with 36 world leaders about social development issues.
By Saya Mueller
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April 21, 2025 12:30 a.m.‘It’s unpredictable’: International Bruins react with concern to visa revocations
International students shared fears of academic repercussions and uncertainty following the revocation of student visas by the Trump administration.
The United States has revoked more than 1,500 visas across students and graduates from higher education institutions, according to Inside Higher Ed.
By Amanda Velasco
Campus
April 17, 2025 8:44 p.m.UCLA community leads protest following detainment of student at US-Mexico border
This post was updated April 18 at 12:05 a.m.
The United States Customs and Border Protection detained a UCLA student at the U.S.-Mexico border, leading hundreds of community members to protest Thursday.
By Alexandra Crosnoe and Alexis Muchnik
Campus
April 13, 2025 11:17 a.m.UCLA Faculty Association rallies to demand university response to visa revocations
Around 60 students, faculty and other community members attended a UCLA Faculty Association rally to protest against the Trump administration’s revocation of student visas.
The Trump administration recently revoked the visas of at least 19 UCLA students and alumni, including some participating in the Optional Practical Training program.
By Prannay Veerabahu
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