Bruin misrepresents protest’s intention I was appalled to find that in “Speaker overturns misconceptions of Islamic jihad” (Jan. 29), Caitlin Roberson attributes quotes to me which were not my own. Read more...

The painful effects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict ripple out from the Middle East, impacting millions of people throughout the world. Here at UCLA, the suffering of the Israeli and Palestinian people is often viewed through the emotional lenses of diverse family connections, political interests and religious beliefs. Read more...

Compared to most graduate programs, the Islamic studies department is one of the smallest at UCLA. But members of the department say they like it that way. Read more...

Bruins for Israel deserves support As a Muslim, I am disturbed by the criticism directed at Bruins for Israel for playing a video on Bruin Walk that shows children being taught to be violent toward Israelis. Read more...

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When it comes to job interviews, first impressions definitely last. But looking good for job interviews can sometimes be more difficult than one may expect. According to Michelle Beaudry, assistant director of the Parker Career Management Center, the right attire for a business situation ““ be it a job interview, a career fair or informal meetings ““ consists of a clean-cut, conservative look featuring darker colors. Read more...

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...