Wednesday, April 8



Briefs

Fundraisers to be honored at UCLA AIDS Institute A group of cyclists who raised nearly $100,000 for the UCLA AIDS Institute will be honored Friday for their efforts to help along the development of an HIV vaccine. Read more...


New textbook sales down

According to recent sales figures, rising textbook prices are forcing more students to turn to used materials. The UCLA bookstore’s typically long line has also largely disappeared this quarter, as many students opt to order their books online. Read more...


The next step?

The fight isn’t over. One week after Proposition 54 was defeated, opponents of the initiative say they have a long way to go before they can claim victory on the fight against racial inequality. Read more...


Ralphs workers go on strike

“Please respect our picket lines,” dozens of Ralph’s employees requested as they lined Le Conte Avenue on Sunday in an attempt to discourage shoppers from entering the supermarket. Read more...


Fight to re-legalize lap dancing hits UCLA

The strip clubs are striking back. In response to the Los Angeles City Council’s unanimous vote to ban lap dances, signature gatherers ““ backed by the city’s adult club industry ““ descended upon UCLA late last week, stirring discussion and debate about the increasingly contentious issue. Read more...