By Marcelle Richards DAILY BRUIN SENIOR STAFF [email protected] Each slate can only hope to sweep the elections. The fulfillment of many promises depends on it. But in the likelihood of a mixed council, the agenda for next year has already solidified in certain areas. Read more...

By Mary Trahan DAILY BRUIN CONTRIBUTOR [email protected] How does life begin and evolve? Is there life elsewhere? What is the future of life on Earth and possibly beyond? Read more...

By Robert Salonga DAILY BRUIN STAFF [email protected] With the constant debate over issues and stances this past week, one political victim of the Undergraduate Students Association Council elections has been overlooked ““ candidates’ wallets. Read more...

By Kelly Rayburn DAILY BRUIN SENIOR STAFF [email protected] The issues for UCLA’s Undergraduate Students Association Council candidates: transportation, student fees, housing and diversity. The issues for some candidates running for student government offices at two other UCs: the feline community, longer recess and “grog fountains.” While USAC candidates tend to take themselves pretty seriously, at other UC schools many candidates run joke campaigns, mocking those who take their jobs and campaigns seriously. Read more...

JONATHAN YOUNG/Daily Bruin Earlier this quarter, a banner hung outside the cultural affairs office calling to "End the Occupation" while many gathered nearby to hear speeches about the Mideast. Read more...

Courtesy of Peter Anton Dr. Peter Anton trekked across 75 miles of rugged terrain in Africa to raise money for AIDS research last month. By Sabrina Singhapattanapong Daily Bruin Contributor [email protected] Imagine hiking 75 miles over the rugged rocks and boulders of two South African mountain ranges in seven days, while enduring “bitterly cold nights” among wild ants and baboons. Read more...