Friday, October 9

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...


Drunk with love? Designate an adviser

Close your eyes and imagine the following scenario: You’ve had two too many glasses of Sex on the Beach. You think you’re OK to drive. You get in the car and attempt to drive home ““ only to crash your car into the center divider, killing yourself and the front-seat passenger. Read more...


Democratic candidates’ chances slim

Congratulations, John Kerry, it appears you will be the one earning the honor of losing to President Bush in this year’s election. Come November, an all too common question heard around Washington will be, “Hey, John, why the long face?” Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary gave the Massachusetts senator his second political victory in as many weeks. Read more...



Students embark on Outdoor Adventures

Life in Los Angeles can be a hectic affair ““ a sea of taillights, headlights and constant honking can feel suffocating at times. Paired with the endless train of due dates dictated by the fast-paced quarter system, city life may leave some UCLA students looking for space to breathe during the three-day weekend in February, when they will finally get a break from work. Read more...