Tuesday, May 5


Site lets students bet on grades

It's the night before a midterm, and a student is debating whether it is worth his while to study for an exam that covers information he is sure he will never use. The reason he stays and studies instead of going out? Read more...



UCPD plans zero tolerance on alcohol use

For the first weeks of school, university police will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to students caught violating alcohol law on and around campus. Instead of giving out warnings, which UCPD has done in previous years, officers have been sanctioned to immediately stop and interact with anybody observed breaking the law, said Nancy Greenstein, UCPD spokeswoman. "Anyone caught in violation will be fined with a ticket," Greenstein said. Read more...



UCLA still adjusting to reduced funding

While students can look forward to a newly renovated Rieber Hall, a new venue for Bruin Bash and the beginning of a new school year, the campus they are returning to is still adjusting to last year's budget cuts. California's budget plan, which was adopted for the 2009-2010 fiscal year, cut funding for the University of California system by $670 million for the current academic year. Read more...


State budget delay to not affect UC Cal Grants

The University of California is set to front the money for more than 66,100 students who will not receive their Cal Grants on time this fall because of the late state budget. With an almost record-breaking budget delay of 79 days, the state will not provide Cal Grant money in time for the Sept. Read more...