I’d never tried getting shot before ““ until I wrote this column. Imagine 50,000 volts of electricity zapping your body for about five seconds. That’s what you could be feeling should you find yourself locked in a death-charged confrontation with a UCLA police officer, who in the future will be equipped with a state-of-the-art, less-than-lethal stun gun. Read more...
Crime, Opinion
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November 18, 9:00 pm
Tasers: fatal or just shocking?
News
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November 18, 9:00 pm
[Breaking news] Police confirm apparent suicide
A female student died late Thursday night in Dykstra Hall in what police have said is an apparent suicide. Amanda Hafleigh, known on her ultimate frisbee team as “Chip,” was found in her room on the third floor of Dykstra Hall. Read more...
Science & Health
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November 18, 9:00 pm
Science briefs
Endangered species battle continues in courts SACRAMENTO “”mdash; A conservative legal group has threatened to sue the federal government over its plans to protect four dozen endangered species in California ranging from peninsular bighorn sheep to the tiny robust spineflower. Read more...
Science & Health
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November 18, 9:00 pm
Willed body program still under investigation
Since news of the scandal concerning the UCLA willed body program broke last spring, the program has been temporarily suspended as officials, faculty, staff and students await a report that will determine its future. Read more...
News
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November 17, 9:00 pm
Editorial: Complacency has no place in student government
Before the quarter is over, the Undergraduate Students Association Council should step up the tempo of its Tuesday night meetings to make sure students are aware of current and future student government initiatives. Read more...
News
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November 17, 9:00 pm
Editorial: Westwood’s roots vital for unique vibrancy
Westwood is supposed to be a college town with a unique character and enticing attractions. But the closure of the Mann Plaza theater is just the latest in a string of changes making Westwood more like any other bland corner in Los Angeles. Read more...
News
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November 17, 9:00 pm
News briefs
USAC to combat expected progress requirement The Undergraduate Students Association Council made plans at their Tuesday meeting to launch a campus-wide campaign against the expected cumulative progress requirement’s perceived negative impact on students’ educational careers. Read more...