Click Here to See Larger Image By Robert Salonga Daily Bruin Staff The UCLA Anderson Economic Forecast predicted Wednesday that the national economy will emerge from recession at a sluggish pace and has a good chance of tumbling back into a downturn, and the local entertainment industry may have taken a permanent hit. Read more...

By Robert Salonga Daily Bruin Staff The University of California signed with Phoenix-based APS Energy Services last week, ending its ties with Enron Corp. as its primary energy supplier. Read more...

UC may receive building increase The UC, dubbed “Under Construction” after the endless number of projects on its campuses, will be handed nearly $1.4 billion in facilities funding if voters support a bond measure recently approved by the Assembly. Read more...

  Daily Bruin File Photo Graduating students often attend commencement ceremonies where they listen to speakers they had no part in selecting. By Roopa Raman Daily Bruin Contributor Graduation has always served as a final gesture to students for accomplishments they have made throughout their education. Read more...

By Crystal Betz Daily Bruin Contributor The California state legislature’s latest report, in an effort to reform the master plan for higher education, questions California’s long-standing low fee policy, suggesting that college costs be raised by 10 percent. Read more...

Patient hospital closed for repairs Tiverton House, a hotel for the UCLA Medical Center’s patients and visitors, closed Friday due to water damage, or “water intrusion” problems possibly linked to the facility’s original construction, according to Roxanne Moster, assistant director of Health Sciences and Communications. Read more...

By Marcelle Richards Daily Bruin Senior Staff To cope with limited state funds and possible cuts, Chancellor Albert Carnesale is baiting wealthy donors to help pay for his list of unfinished projects. Read more...