Friday, May 9

Memories mark year at epicenter

Memories mark year at epicenter Residents recall quake with a mix of fear and grief By Phillip Carter Daily Bruin Senior Staff A year after their lives were shaken by the Northridge earthquake, residents now living at the epicenter of the 6.8 shock expressed mixed feelings ­ ranging from fear to grief ­on the one-year anniversary of the traumatic event. Read more...


Three-year UC President Peltason may retire

Three-year UC President Peltason may retire Top administrator makes no official announcement yet By Phillip Carter Daily Bruin Senior Staff After serving for nearly three years as University of California President, Jack Peltason is expected to announce his resignation at next week’s UC Regents’ meeting in San Francisco, according to a story appearing in Friday’s San Francisco Chronicle. Read more...


Seismologists unable to forecast ‘The Big One’

Seismologists unable to forecast ‘The Big One’ Experts disagree on the periodicity of strong quakes By Tatiana Botton Although some believe that a big earthquake could happen any time from tomorrow until the next decade, most geologists doubt there is such thing as "The Big One," a UCLA geologist said. Read more...



Chao, new IFC president, to ‘bridge the gap’

Chao, new IFC president, to ‘bridge the gap’ By Jennifer K. Morita The Interfraternity Council elected Mike Chao as its new president at the end of last quarter, a self-described bridge-builder whose primary focus is to increase the community’s understanding of the greek system. Read more...


Service commission celebrates 30 years

Service commission celebrates 30 years Umbrella organization expands to support 20 varied campus groups By Rashmi Nijagal Over the past 30 years, the UCLA Community Service Commission has grown from supporting one campus service group, to becoming an umbrella organization for over 20. Read more...