Negative ads turns voters away from polls, study says By Tiffany McElroy Daily Bruin Contributor Negative political advertising undermines American democracy and decreases voter turnout, UCLA researchers concluded. Read more...

Sexual problems rampant among UCLA students Dear Darlene: I don’t feel like I’m ready for sex yet, but I don’t know how to tell my girlfriend without making her think I don’t like her. Read more...

Supplements increase in popularity despite criticisms Many students turn to weight-gaining products to add bulk, boost energy levels By Susan Lee Daily Bruin Contributor Bulking up is no easy task. Read more...

Students react to Mideast attacks Community members hope for peace despite renewed violence By Patrick Marantal and Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff What began as Purim, a festival celebrating the survival of the Jewish people, ended yesterday in tragedy with the bombing death of 14 Israeli citizens. Read more...

Hands-on project immerses students in wildlife training Volunteers collect data from Westwood site for future use By Karen Duryea Daily Bruin Staff Almost 200 years ago, the land that UCLA students now trek over to get to class was a vast grassland, covered by coastal sage scrub, chapparal, sycamore and oak woodlands, with three seasonal streams cutting through what would be the UCLA campus. Read more...

UC Berkeley’s student union mired in financial controversy Transactions not in budget discovered, recovery sluggish By Rachel Kelley Daily Bruin Contributor Mirroring the difficulties of the students’ association at UCLA, UC Berkeley’s student union is facing the challenges brought on by a $680,000 loss during 1994-95. Read more...

High school seniors give UCLA a trial run By Rachanee Srisavasdi Daily Bruin Staff Armed with sleeping bags and backpacks, visiting high school students sat around Reiber Fireside Lounge Thursday debating the attractiveness of different colleges. Read more...