Friday, June 26

Women for a change

UCLA FIRSTS Every other Friday, The Bruin will highlight social, political and scientific advancements that originated at UCLA and set standards for both the university and the nation. Read more...


UC-managed lab cited as contract under suspicion

By Benjamin Parke Daily Bruin Reporter The Department of Energy announced Wednesday that it has cited the UC-managed Los Alamos National Laboratory for safety violations. Meanwhile, the legality of UC’s new contract to manage it and other national labs has been questioned by the chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Read more...


Wireless research helps doctors

By Hemesh Patel Daily Bruin Staff In the future, using the Internet to play a video game on a computer and then continuing it on a personal digital assistant without stopping may become the norm. Read more...



Detox unit renovated for increased comfort

By Lily Jamali Daily Bruin Contributor UCLA’s Neuropsychiatric Institute officially opened a newly remodeled inpatient detoxification service on Wednesday, offering medical assistance to patients experiencing withdrawal from alcohol and drugs. Read more...


The year of the golden snake

  By Carolina Reyes Daily Bruin Contributor The Chinese New Year is one of China’s most important celebrations. It is based on a legend ““ of which there are many different versions ““ about a village in China thousands of years ago that was ravaged one Winter’s Eve by an evil monster called Nian. Read more...


Group wants Nike to recognize union

  CHRIS BACKLEY/Daily Bruin United Students Against Sweatshops are demanding that Nike engage in fairer labor practices, such as improved working conditions. By Laura Rico Daily Bruin Contributor The Nike logo is usually associated with a tongue-wagging, slam-dunking Michael Jordan or with Tiger Woods swinging a golf club through the air. Read more...