By Kelly Rayburn Daily Bruin Contributor The passage of California’s Proposition 36 may have an effect on who will be eligible for financial aid under Federal Application for Student Aid guidelines. Read more...

  CHRIS BACKLEY Third-year applied math student Marian Cheng works on a crossword puzzle on the Kerckhoff patio between classes. By Janet Chang Daily Bruin Contributor Alongside toast, orange juice and cereal, crossword puzzles regularly garnish the breakfast tables of some UCLA students. Read more...

COMMON PRODUCTS CONTAINING PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE PPA is a synthetic sympathominimetic amine similar to central nervous system stimulants. It is one of the most commonly used non-prescription cough-cold medications and may increase the risks of strokes.* Alka Seltzer Plus Contac Dexatrim Dimetapp Robitussin Tavist-D Triaminic *Some version of these products do not contain PPA. Read more...

By David Drucker Daily Bruin Reporter Gov. George W. Bush maintained a 300-vote lead over Vice President Al Gore in Florida at the close of business Tuesday. Read more...

THREE’S COMPANY In this three-part series, the Daily Bruin will look into the lives of three freshmen roommates in Dykstra Hall, documenting their adjustment to college life. Read more...

Rotary scholarships available for students The Rotary Club for District 5280 is offering scholarships of up to $25,000 for students to spend an academic year abroad. Read more...

By Barbara Ortutay Daily Bruin Senior Staff The UC Board of Regents will be meeting today and Thursday in Covel Commons, discussing, among other issues, the UC’s 2001-02 budget and the importance of graduate education. Read more...