Wednesday, April 8


Bruin partisans debate current hot topics

In a rare debate, Bruin Republicans and Bruin Democrats met Wednesday evening to slug it out over war, admissions and Saddam Hussein. The debate was lead by a panel of three representatives from each side. Read more...



Study reveals Latinos face large educational deficits

As California’s Latino population steadily rises, the group’s educational attainment and opportunities stagnate, according to a study released by the Chicano Studies Research Center. But within this large population, more than half of its adults lack even a high school diploma. Read more...



Audits ensure truthfulness of parking

For those who lied on their parking application this quarter, it may be time to start worrying. Select students who have applied for parking permits will soon be receiving a letter from UCLA Parking Services stating that their “Spring quarter parking application has been selected for audit.” The auditing process is used every quarter to ensure that the information applicants are providing is not misrepresented, and applicants are forewarned about the possibility of being audited on their application. Read more...


Vijay Dhir named dean of engineering

After a nearly two-year search to fill the vacancy for the Dean of the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, the chancellor appointed Vijay Dhir ““ the current interim dean ““ to the position. Read more...