Thursday, April 30


News brief

West Nile virus found in areamosquitoes; evidence disease is spreading in California ONTARIO “”mdash; Mosquitoes captured south of the city tested positive for West Nile virus, more evidence the potentially deadly disease is active and spreading in California. Read more...


Speaks out

If you were on student government, what would be your most important priorities? What would you most like to accomplish? Sylvia Choi Fourth-year, english “To promote communication between the students and the chancellor or the student government and the school. Read more...



Closed system eliminates accountability for funding

On Tuesday night, the Undergraduate Students Association Council approved blatantly flawed changes to the student group funding process. Though the new system is expected to be more equitable, its positive aspects are unfortunately overshadowed by unnecessary provisions that increase secrecy and remove much-needed accountability. Read more...


Santa Monica joins resolution to reduce harmful emissions

Santa Monica Mayor Pam O’Connor announced last month that Santa Monica is joining about 10 other cities in drafting a resolution that will commit those who sign on to it to strive to reduce industrial gas emissions, which many scientists say contribute to global warming. Read more...


Group works on revitalizing Village

Many say that Westwood Village does not offer enough to the average UCLA student, but one believes the solution lies in getting businesses and students together to discuss working toward a common goal of improving the Village. Read more...