Thursday, July 23

News briefs

Conservative groups sue over stem cell bill SAN FRANCISCO “”mdash; Conservative public interest groups with ties to Christian organizations filed lawsuits seeking to invalidate the $3 billion stem cell research institution approved by California voters in November. Read more...


Filling a cavity in health care

Two weekends ago, Jossein Shahangian made his way to Santa Barbara to help Dr. James Rolfe and other volunteers build a portable dental clinic and sort through dentistry supplies. Read more...


30 years and counting

The 30th anniversary of the African American studies degree program is cause for celebration, say faculty in the interdisciplinary program, despite the current struggle with a diminished budget and declining enrollment. Read more...


News briefs

Sole Board of Education candidate still campaigning The only candidate running for Los Angeles Board of Education president has raised more than $330,000 for his re-election ““ including $50,000 collected three weeks after his only opponent quit the race. Read more...



Editorial: Bus terminal closure sign of unheard student ideas

As a result of complaints by a handful of UCLA’s more vocal neighbors, the Hilgard Transit Center is now closed on late nights and weekends. The change will be a mixed bag for students, but it is yet another example of how easily student voices get lost, especially on transportation issues. Read more...