By Robin Irey Daily Bruin Contributor They are “permatemps” at Microsoft, substitute teachers in the education field, casuals in UCLA’s general work force and per diems in the UCLA Medical Center. Read more...

Drug question now mandatory for aid CAMBRIDGE, Mass. “”mdash; In a move that could affect thousands of college applicants, the U.S. Department of Education moved last week to close a loophole that had allowed college applicants to leave blank a question about prior drug convictions, the Harvard Crimson reported. Read more...

By Karen Albrecht Daily Bruin Reporter Energy prices for the University of California and the California State University will not increase after a preliminary injunction was issued against Enron Energy Services Wednesday by a federal judge in San Francisco. Read more...

Located on the southeastern corner of campus, the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden is dedicated to its namesake for her contributions to horticulture and the University of California. Read more...

  ANGIE LEVINE Students collect pencils on Bruin Walk to raise awareness about U.N. sanctions placed on Iraq. For each pencil, 17 cents will be donated human rights groups. Read more...

Scientists share Tyler award, $200,000 Two men who together pioneered the field of conservation biology will share the 2001 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement and its $200,000 award. Read more...

  DANIEL WONG Jack Weiss, a candidate for city council from the fifth district, shakes hands with supporters during his post-election gathering Tuesday night in Westwood as results trickle in. Read more...