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Oct. 3, 2023 9:41 p.m.
Pictured is Chancellor Gene Block speaking in a meeting. Block also spoke at the welcome event Sept. 24. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)
UCLA hosted a welcome event for new students at the Los Angeles Tennis Center on Sept. 24.
UCLA hosted thousands of new students for speeches from Chancellor Gene Block and USAC President Naomi Hammonds and performances from the UCLA Bruin Marching Band and the UCLA Spirit Squad.
By Christopher Mancini
National
Oct. 3, 2023 3:23 p.m.California Rep. Kevin McCarthy becomes first House speaker to be ousted
The United States House of Representatives voted to oust California Representative Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House.
In a 216-210 vote, Florida Representative Matt Gaetz successfully brought forth a motion to vacate the position of House speaker.
By Christopher Buchanan
Higher Education
Oct. 2, 2023 7:19 p.m.White House press briefing addresses college affordability, mental health
The Biden-Harris Administration hosted its first virtual campus press briefing of the academic year Monday to address student concerns in higher education.
After the Supreme Court ruled against the administration’s student loan forgiveness plan in June, a primary concern among students is taking out and repaying loans, said Ben LaBolt, the White House communications director.
By Maya Vibhakar and Constanza Montemayor
A Closer Look
Oct. 2, 2023 2:59 p.m.Enormous Activities Fair offers opportunities for Bruins to find communities
UCLA hosted the annual Enormous Activities Fair on Tuesday to help students learn more about clubs and student life on campus.
Organized by UCLA Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement, more than 500 student organizations and school departments handed out information and spoke with interested students at booths in Wilson and Dickson Plazas to encourage them to join.
By Katelyn Loh
California
Oct. 1, 2023 9:22 p.m.Gov. Newsom announces Laphonza Butler as Feinstein’s Senate replacement
Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected Laphonza Butler to replace Dianne Feinstein as one of California’s United States senators after Feinstein’s passing.
Butler served on the UC Board of Regents from August 2018 until she resigned in September 2021.
By Christopher Buchanan
A Closer Look
Oct. 1, 2023 6:50 p.m.Dashew Center hosts Fall Welcome for new international students, builds community
The Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars hosted a welcome event Sept. 25 to foster community among new international students.
The Dashew Center’s second annual Fall Welcome took place at an outdoor patio at Tom Bradley Hall.
By Alicia Carhee
Academics
Oct. 1, 2023 5:22 p.m.Undergraduate Research Centers host open house, showcase research opportunities
This post was updated Oct. 1 at 11:13 p.m.
The UCLA Undergraduate Research Centers for the Sciences and the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences hosted an open house Wednesday morning for students to learn how to get involved in research and to share their own experiences.
By Anna Dai-Liu
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