The faculty debate over whether to switch from quarters to semesters is coming to a close as Academic Senate committees submit reports, and the 3,300 senate members register their votes on the issue. Read more...
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May 5, 9:00 pm
Calendar issue put to vote
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May 5, 9:00 pm
Researchers work to organize Phenome Project
Scientists worked furiously in the five years it took to map the Human Genome. Fueled by technological advances and competitive debates, the study of human genes reached unparalleled heights. Read more...
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May 5, 9:00 pm
FIRs rooted on the Hill
Students typically meet with their professors in their offices on campus. But sometimes students can meet with their professors in their homes ““ the residence halls. Read more...
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Briefs
UCLA professor elected to national science academy UCLA Electrical Engineering Professor Eli Yablonovitch was elected to the National Academy of Sciences on April 29. This is the first time a professor from UCLA’s engineering school has become a member of the prestigious academy. Read more...
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May 5, 9:00 pm
Your Health: Diets not as effective as regular exercise
Want to lose weight? It is better to lose it all at once, right? Wrong. The human body is far too concerned about survival to allow us to lose weight too quickly. Read more...
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May 5, 9:00 pm
Editorial: Students should support USAC, not just vote
With Undergraduate Student Association Council elections beginning today, many students will cast their votes hoping for specific changes and fresh leadership. Many students will also cast their votes knowing their involvement with USAC ends there. Read more...
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May 5, 9:00 pm
Letters to the Editor
Endorsement overlooks vision By Adam Harmetz I feel yesterday’s Daily Bruin endorsements did not adequately represent my vision and passion for the concept of student advocacy. Student advocacy was a bug I caught accidentally two years ago when I had the pleasure to chair a body similar to USAC called On Campus Housing Council. Since then, I have worked tirelessly ““ and at much personal sacrifice ““ to educate myself on a myriad of issues and to gain the respect of my peers on many student advocacy projects. Read more...