Monday, October 19


Villaraigosa speaks at UCLA

In an effort to deal with Los Angeles’ broad housing crisis, a group of city agencies will contribute an extra $50 million into the city’s housing trust fund, bringing the fund’s assets to $100 million, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced Wednesday. Read more...


He’s for the birds

In a city of mostly concrete and actresses, there are people who look in mirrors and there are people who look in bushes. UCLA alumnus Jason Finley, a graduate in cognitive science, finds his excitement peering into the latter. Read more...


A closer look: Force retools for future

University police has been upgrading its tools with the goal of better policing the campus and Westwood area. Last year, UCPD purchased 16 new stun guns officers could use before resorting to lethal force. Read more...



Editorial: A letter of welcome to a California ex-governor

Allow us to be among the first to say it: Welcome to UCLA, Mr. Gray Davis. When we heard the ex-governor of this state was packing his bags and heading south to do some lecturing at the UCLA School of Public Affairs, we thought we’d reacquaint you with some student sentiment. Read more...


Health symposium discusses Katrina

Creating a scene similar to an aerobics class in the Wooden Center, attendees and speakers at a symposium about health disparities on Tuesday paused mid-session for an exercise recess, in spite of the ties, slacks and button-down shirts many were wearing. Read more...