Monday, October 19

Experts say bird flu not imminent threat to L.A.

With concern about the worldwide threat of bird flu growing, the federal government has made plans to increase the nation’s supply of the antiviral pill Tamiflu in case the disease enters the U.S., but local health officials say the flu presents no immediate danger to Los Angeles. Read more...



South Asia trembler has impact on campus

The impact of the earthquake in South Asia on Oct. 8 has been felt well outside the borders of Pakistan and India, affecting the lives of UCLA students and motivating numerous student groups to work together to raise money for victims. Read more...


UC to miss FBI board meeting

Despite the historically rocky relationship between universities and the FBI, the two sides are set to begin a reconciliation process today, but busy schedules may hamper this process before it even begins. Read more...



Law school, local tribes team up

After two years of work and with the aid of a $4 million endowment from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, one student’s vision to facilitate collaboration between educational and tribal leaders became a reality with Wednesday night’s official opening ceremony for the Tribal Learning Community and Educational Exchange program. Read more...


Forum positions itself against propositions

With campaigns for and against propositions slated for the Nov. 8 special election in full force, UCLA hosted a community forum Wednesday that was aimed at voicing opposition to three controversial propositions on the ballot. Read more...