By J. Sharon Yee Daily Bruin Senior Staff The room was in Dickson Hall, the speaker was a professor, but the audience members weren’t solely students ““ many parents and educators came Thursday night to listen to Dr. Read more...

By Joy McMasters Daily Bruin Staff After weeks of practicing and a long bus ride across town, about 150 children of all ages gathered Saturday morning for Parental Involvement Through the Arts 2000, which urged them to keep “Reaching for the Stars.” Throughout the year, the children have been part of 11 Community Service Commission-sponsored programs that helped the kids see they can learn and have fun at the same time. Read more...

UCLA scientists receive honors for their work David Eisenberg and Peter Tontonoz , medical researchers at UCLA, won one of the nation’s highest honors when they were named scientific investigators for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Read more...

By Jennifer Hudson Daily Bruin Contributor The battle over United States trade policy with China has provoked questions on human rights, U.S. jobs and long-term economic goals among politicians and activists alike. Read more...

By Dharshani Dharmawardena Daily Bruin Contributor Hidden in the deepest alcove of the Charles E. Young Research Library, a room where few dare to venture, books such as “Adventures of a Pincushion” rest peacefully behind glass barriers, waiting for their princely readers to come. Read more...

By Timothy Kudo Daily Bruin Staff The university may receive more than expected from the state as Gov. Gray Davis’ revision of his budget proposal allocates nearly $124 million more than his initial budget promised. Read more...

By Mary Hoang Daily Bruin Contributor Gun control and violence are two issues of concern in the upcoming election, and MTV sought to address them in town hall meeting and film screening Thursday night in the Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Read more...