Sunday, May 3

Housing sign-ups to begin earlier

UCLA Housing has decided that on-campus room sign-up dates will be moved up at least a month to the end of winter quarter, eliciting a litany of concerns about the change from student representatives. Read more...


Bringing memories of the dead to life

As pungent incense spiraled up into the evening sky, dancing UCLA students with painted faces celebrated the lives of their loved ones who have died. Every element of the event, from the incense ““ called “kopal” and native to Mexico ““ to faces half-painted in the image of skeletons, UCLA students and alumni celebrated Día de los Muertos, the traditional Mexican holiday devoted to the dead. Read more...


Politicians size up election

Even though he was the first and only governor to be recalled in California history, Gray Davis was able to joke and laugh about the problems in the recall process at a panel discussion Thursday at UCLA. Read more...


New Greek members get legal guidance

New members of the Greek system filed into the Ackerman Grand Ballroom Wednesday, expecting a presentation introducing them to fraternity and sorority life. But in addition to the usual presentation, attendees got a crash course in legal disputes from a man who knows those issues well. Read more...


Proposition focuses on abortion rights

Considered a danger to women’s health by opponents and a law necessary to protect minors by supporters, Proposition 73, if passed, will require new procedures for abortion notification for minors. Read more...


Concerns raised over Undie Run

Undie Run has become a campus tradition over the past several years, but increasing concerns from university police and the administration over safety issues may threaten the event’s future. Read more...


Diplomat starts campus tenure

As a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State for over 20 years, UCLA’s new Diplomat-in-Residence, Robert Wang, has experienced his fair share of foreign highways. Read more...