Wednesday, April 29

Terra-cotta army lecture to be held

Standing at about 5 feet 6 inches tall, frozen in military formation, dressed in full uniform and over 2,000 years old, ancient Chinese terra-cotta warrior statues are considered by some to be the eighth wonder of the world. Read more...


Panel to speak on gay rights

The fourth-annual Update on Sexual Orientation Law and Public Policy is taking place today at the UCLA School of Law. Three panels of speakers will address issues pertaining to legal protections for same-sex couples. Read more...



Mayoral race boils down to crime

For incumbent mayor James Hahn and the four other major candidates vying to spoil his hopes for re-election, crime reduction has become a defining issue in winning the confidence of Angelinos heading to the polls in less than two weeks to choose the next mayor of Los Angeles. Read more...


Group’s voice heard again

After a two-year period of inactivity, the Nigerian Student Association is returning to UCLA. Four students ““ Ada Nwokafor, Akanimo Udi, Obi Iroezi and Elliot Olaniyan ““ are responsible for the return of the organization. Read more...


Workers given one last day

The Glendon Avenue portion of Westwood Village’s Farmers’ Market had its last day Thursday because of a multi-million dollar commercial construction project by Casden Properties scheduled to start next week. Read more...


Bruin digest

Women’s swimming in fourth place after day one of Pac-10 Tournament UCLA’s 200-yard medley relay team swam a school-record time of 1:40.75 at the Pac-10 championships in Federal Way, Wash., on Wednesday, helping the Bruins climb into a fourth-place tie after day one of the four-day meet. Read more...