Thursday, July 9


Witnessing life on Skid Row

On the streets of Skid Row it is common to find gutters lined with trash and refuse, and tents housing the homeless lining the streets. This picture serves as a sharp contrast to the streets and shops of Westwood Village which students are more inclined to occupy. Read more...



Flames gain more ground

The University of California, San Diego, as well as three California State University campuses, closed Monday in response to the fires that have engulfed Southern California. Read more...


Freshmen to aid DNA research

In April 2003, researchers from the National Human Genome Research Institute made a breakthrough discovery involving the DNA sequence of the entire human genome. The discovery means that scientists can now determine the location of genes on DNA strands, and the function of those genes. Read more...



UCLA fellow cycles across country

The accomplishments of Milana Dolezal, M.D., an oncology/hematology fellow at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, are enough to make anyone feel inadequate. The six-time triathlete and 11-year competitive cyclist has recently returned from her latest endeavor, participating in the Bristol-Myers Squibb Tour of Hope ““ a 3,200 mile bicycle ride across the United States. Read more...