Friday, July 31



Film examines suicide bombers

The documentary “Suicide Killers,” which was screened at UCLA on Tuesday night, opened with scenes of carnage and devastation that followed terrorist attacks in Israel. The film, a documentary on suicide bombers in Israel which was created by French-Israeli director Pierre Rehov, consists of interview footage involving failed suicide bombers and the planning behind their missions. Read more...




Lecture outlines history of situation in Darfur

Students and community members gathered Tuesday evening to learn about the complex history behind the current conflict in Darfur. In a lecture titled “The Crisis in Darfur: A Concise History,” UCLA history Professor Edward Alpers outlined the political and historical factors that have led to a situation in which hundreds of thousands have died and even more have been displaced in the Darfur region of Sudan. Read more...


Party’s plan targets college

With a Democratic majority in Congress, students are likely to see the introduction of new programs and agendas for higher education. The Democratic Party has published the “Six-Point Plan for 2006,” which highlights education as one of its main concentrations. Read more...