Wednesday, April 15

Work-Study Program adjusts to lack of state funds

The Federal Work-Study Program is emerging as a source of stability for students during troubled financial times. Despite the end of State Work-Study Program funding ““ which, last year, made an additional $1 million available to UCLA work-study ““ the UCLA Financial Aid Office has adjusted to maintain student placements in work-study jobs. Read more...


Anderson to go wireless as part of campus-wide effort

The Anderson School of Management will become the latest segment of UCLA to surf the World Wide Web outside the confines of buildings. After Feb. 2, students will be able to access the Internet while eating in the Marion Anderson Courtyard using a laptop computer equipped with a wireless card. Read more...


Islamic leader, scholar builds bridges of knowledge

After a busy day that ended at 1:30 a.m., Hisham Mahmoud speaks enthusiastically about his passion: educating others about his culture. As a respected leader in the community, Mahmoud ““ a graduate student in Islamic studies at UCLA ““ is driven to fight ignorance and help educate people about Islam. Read more...


Looking after our rights

Provisions in the USA Patriot Act that give the government greater ability to access private records have been met with strong opposition ““ especially in the Los Angeles area ““ as they near their 2005 expiration date. Read more...


9/11 backlash declining, students say

It has been more than two years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and the harassment of Muslim Americans that accompanied the disaster, but Muslim students at UCLA say they are no longer experiencing noticeable backlash from the attack. Read more...


Legislators take sides in lawsuit

After a lawsuit was filed last week by several University of California students and social activists against the governor’s administration, various legislative members have begun to take sides. Read more...


Bruins for Israel display draws debate

A small television screen on Bruin Walk showing clips of media programs featuring Palestinian children being trained for warfare has faced opposition from several students. The presentation occurred during Islamic Awareness Week. Read more...