Saturday, May 2

Miers found to oppose abortion

A 1989 survey presented to the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday may answer one major question that surfaced earlier this month when Harriet Miers was nominated to the Supreme Court ­”“ how the former White House counsel will come down on the issue of abortion. Read more...


Program may return

Things may be looking up for UCLA’s embattled Willed Body Program, but it is not out of hot water just yet. One lawsuit against the program has been dismissed, and UCLA will go to court next week seeking an injunction that would allow the university to reopen the program. Read more...



CLOSER LOOK: New RAs doing the rounds

Now that a few weeks have passed since students moved into the residence halls, resident assistants are applying what they have learned in training to confront various situations and challenges that arise. Read more...



Crowded line at the border

In addition to a slight rise in profits and patronage, the recent introduction of Taco Bell to the Cooperage has brought increased congestion near the new eatery during the lunch hour and comes at a time of budding plans for a newly remodeled Ackerman. Read more...


Critics question new panel

A new government commission met for the first time Monday to discuss improving higher education and creating a more skilled workforce. The new panel, the Commission on the Future of Higher Education, has been formed to address the changing economic and labor needs of the country, but there has been some opposition to the new board due to the lack of academics who will be part of it. Read more...