Wednesday, April 8

Don’t make grim odds of strikers even worse

The United Food and Commercial Workers union deserves our support. They are facing incredibly long odds, fighting a battle against obstinate supermarket corporations with a strike that needs no justification by economic theory. Read more...


Religion shouldn't fuel war

Words can be weapons. Which is why Lt. Gen William G. “Jerry” Boykin’s comments are so troubling. Boykin, who is one of the key figures in the war on terrorism, has repeatedly made questionable comments when discussing the various conflicts in which the United States is involved in the Middle East. Read more...


Alan Dershowitz discusses “˜The Case for Israel’

Alan Dershowitz, a renowned author, lawyer and Harvard law professor, discussed his most recent book, “The Case for Israel,” at UCLA on Tuesday, sparking a wide range of reactions which ended in a heated debate among students and non-students alike. Read more...


USAC will wait to discuss bylaw change

The Undergraduate Students Association Council decided to table a discussion to amend its guiding documents at its general meeting Tuesday night. With a 9-0-2 vote, USAC opted to wait until further information could be gathered regarding opening up the funding process to independent. Read more...



Offbeat

Chimpanzee goes ape, prompts standoff with police STAMFORD, Conn. ““ Travis, a 170-pound chimpanzee, can do lots of things humans can: He waters flowers, enjoys a glass of wine, brushes his teeth, and watches TV. Read more...


North Village gets identifying signs

North Village, the residential neighborhood west of the UCLA campus, will be recognized with identifying signs starting today. The signs, reading “North Village,” have been placed on the corners of Gayley and Strathmore, Gayley and Veteran, and LeConte and Levering. Read more...