He never envisioned his 97-year-old mother using it, but 35 years later children and adults are connecting to it worldwide. Professor Leonard Kleinrock of UCLA’s computer science department is one of the founders of the Internet and, together with the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, celebrated the Internet’s 35th birthday last week with a symposium featuring leaders of the industry. Read more...
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October 31, 9:00 pm
Symposium, founder celebrate 35th birthday of the Internet
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News briefs
Weyburn Terrace openings delayed Construction delays will further postpone the move-in date at several units in a Westwood university apartment complex originally scheduled to be completed this summer. Read more...
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October 31, 9:00 pm
Editorial: Late outcry over decision on Taco Bell
Now that Taco Bell has closed, its removal seems to have finally struck a cord with students. Though no individuals or groups vocally supported the eatery during the much-publicized campaign to remove Taco Bell, the campus is now abuzz with cries that Taco Bell should be allowed to stay. Read more...
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October 31, 9:00 pm
Editorial: Lack of support at Homecoming a disgrace
Three years after Homecoming was reinstituted, the campus’ turnout remains disappointing. Only a tiny fraction of students showed up for the parade, and many confessed the festivities passed without their knowledge. Read more...
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October 31, 9:00 pm
Increasingly conservative Jewish voters to hit polls
Increased attention to the importance of the Jewish vote has revved up Jewish students to hit the polls in full force for this year’s presidential election. Read more...
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October 31, 9:00 pm
Taking stock in the right candidate
I have a lot of money riding on Tuesday’s presidential election. And it’s not because of the Bush tax cut. My grandfather and I made a bet six months ago: If his political party’s candidate should win the election, I must take him to the Los Angeles restaurant of his choice (He has designated the lovely Valentino, where a bottle of 1893 Château Lafite Rothschild costs $19,000.), and if my candidate wins, he will be taking me to L’Orangerie. Read more...
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October 31, 9:00 pm
Parade, rally inspirit Village
The streets of Westwood Village bustled with energy and excitement as hundreds of people of all ages celebrated UCLA Homecoming on Friday night. The Homecoming parade and rally, themed “Oh, the Places We’ll Go!”, featured live music, free food and floats created by UCLA student groups and Westwood community organizations. Read more...