Saturday, October 24

Rallies to support immigrant rights

Millions across the country are expected to protest in support of immigrant rights today. UCLA students and staff plan to express this sentiment with speeches, performances and city-wide marches along with a projected 500,000 others. Read more...


Editorial: March will make migrants’ value known

A million people in one area might seem like nothing more than a fire hazard to some. But today in downtown Los Angeles, if a million people actually show up to participate in two pro-immigrant marches (as city officials have predicted they will) then they will also be in the vanguard of one of the most important issues facing this country right now. Read more...




Tragic death on the Hill

Julien D’Avanzo, a third-year history student and a resident assistant for Rieber Hall 3 South, died early Thursday morning after falling from a third-floor balcony of the Saxon Suites in what was apparently an alcohol-related accident. Read more...



Short-lived anger will not lower gas prices

It was late April. Motorists were incensed with the rapidly climbing price of gasoline. Industry analysts predicted the price would decline soon, but meanwhile, oil companies were recording huge profits ““ and drawing fire for it from politicians and average Joes alike. Read more...