Proposal to merge libraries $150 million plan proposes merging of staff, facilities By Michael Howerton Plans to improve and expand library space on campus have been submitted to Chancellor Charles Young’s office with hopes that construction could begin soon. Read more...

Fans rush for victory shirts Student store bombarded, tees sell out in minutes By Patrick Kerkstra and Nancy Hsu Daily Bruin Staff Throngs of UCLA students and alumni swarmed the student store yesterday, snatching up T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hats and just about anything else emblazoned with the Bruin logo in the wake of Monday’s basketball victory over Arkansas. Read more...

SAGE sets walkout date Walkout committee steps up endeavors to meet with Chancellor Young By Betty Song After several attempts to meet with Chancellor Charles Young failed to elicit a response from Young himself, the student association of graduate employees (SAGE) is stepping-up its efforts for negotiations and preparations for a two-day strike. Read more...

Exploring the art of sexual conversation By Darlene Mininni They had waited what seemed like forever to be alone together. Both Gary and Cathy had roommates who never left their rooms, but finally Cathy’s roommate went home for the long weekend. Read more...

Community service activist awarded humanitarian honor Monetary award to fund La Escuela de La Raza program By Kimberly Mackesy UCLA senior Michelle Di Pilla spent many hours working for free for various community service organizations, but her efforts are finally paying off. Read more...

Students support affirmative action Rally, march commemorate history of UCLA’s activism By Jennifer K. Morita Daily Bruin Staff In 1969, the Asian Radical Movement protested for two days in front of Murphy Hall to ensure that the adoption of ethnic studies was not meant just to placate minority students. Read more...

Binge drinking rampant among Bruins of both sexes By Matt Sorokotyazh Ten percent of UCLA students suffer from alcoholism and over 30 percent of undergraduates have a drinking problem, UC officials estimated. Read more...