Amid budget cuts, UCLA has remained competitive in its faculty salaries, but the school fears private universities may raid UCLA’s most distinguished professors at a time when the university is coming up short on annual salary increases. Read more...

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Economy grows in first quarter The economy overcame war worries and bad weather to eke out a small gain in the first quarter of the year, easing fears the nation was headed into another recession. Read more...

Irresponsible drinking selfish It was refreshing to see a male college student, Adir Levy, arguing against irresponsible drinking in “Getting drunk for fun not worth potential risks” (April 23). Read more...

While animal rights activists, including the Students for Animal Liberation, make a valid point that animals should not be subjected to cruel forms of research testing, a differentiation needs to be made between the various forms of animal testing currently practiced in the laboratories at UCLA, other universities and research corporations. Read more...

By Charlotte Hsu DAILY BRUIN REPORTER [email protected] Remembered for his contributions to the field of cataloging, UCLA Professor Emeritus Seymour Lubetzky died April 5 from heart failure. Read more...

Students with enhanced interest in foreign affairs finally have an outlet for discussion in the newly formed Undergraduate International Relations Society. After over a year of delays due to financing obstacles and problems finding an adviser, the organization was founded to give students an opportunity to debate international issues. Read more...