Thursday, October 8

Clash erupts at regents meeting

The University of California Board of Regents meeting was disrupted Wednesday when university police clashed with a group of students as they moved into the restricted area of the third-floor conference room in Covel Commons. Read more...


O Canada! We want your drugs

Millions of Americans are victims of legal extortion. I’m talking about the gouging of the United States by prescription drug companies. I’m talking about the exorbitant (and usually unwarranted) prices of prescription medicines and the questionable, quite immoral, policies designed to protect and enrich the manufacturers. Read more...


Briefs

An important appointment postponed Council voted to table the appointment of the new elections board chair because the candidate did not attend the meeting. USAC supports organized labor The Undergraduate Students Association Council passed the Resolution in Support of Organized Labor with a 10-0-0 vote at Tuesday night’s general meeting. Read more...


A closer look: Tradition’s pranks see ebbing trend

From tar and feathers to manure falling from a helicopter, Bruins and Trojans have thought of numerous pranks during their 75-year rivalry. This year’s Beat ‘SC Week slogan is appropriately titled “Bringin’ Back the Roar.” Pranks between each school have died down in past years, according to John Sandbrook, special assistant to the executive dean. Read more...



A closer look: UCLA-USC legacy builds sense of community

Most UCLA students remember the moment they first became true Bruins. For some, it was when they participated in their first eight-clap during orientation, throwing up one too many fists or clapping a ninth time as they were swept up in a mix of confusion and excitement. Read more...