Tuesday, May 5

Professor receives threatening package

Animal rights activists claimed responsibility for sending a package with razor blades and a threatening letter to a UCLA neuroscientist who conducts animal research. Read more...

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Professor David Jentsch received a package this month containing razor blades.




Students discuss summer in China

Shirley Sui has a new favorite food: Peking duck.
This summer, the fourth-year neuroscience student spent 10 weeks conducting research, perfecting her Chinese and tasting foreign delicacies at Peking University in Beijing. Read more...


Travelers should expect heightened airport security

As Thanksgiving approaches, thousands of UCLA students will venture to airports to return home for the holiday. Before passengers can board their planes, they will have to pass through newly increased levels of airport security. The most noticeable security change that travelers can expect is the recent implementation of advanced imaging technology, or full-body scanners, which are being used in addition to normal security procedures, such as metal detectors. Read more...



UC raises student wages

After months of negotiation, the University of California has agreed to increase teaching assistant and student employee wages by 2 percent over the next three years "“ an offer that has been met with mixed reactions by affected students. Read more...