International students adjust to L.A. just fine Still maintaining ties to home, most students comfortable with California attitude By Naoki Naruse Although Roy Henker, a UCLA physics graduate student from Germany, has been in Los Angeles for three years, he likes to keep up with German news through a weekly newsletter that the German government sends to his house. Read more...

Clinton’s efforts prove ‘too little, too late’ President’s work abroad may not aid Democrats By Phillip Carter Daily Bruin Staff He can’t leap over tall buildings in a single bound, but Bill Clinton has recently been able to portray himself as a superdiplomat in the past few weeks by achieving success in Haiti, North Korea, the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. Read more...

UCLA Homecoming emphasizes tradition Procession of floats through Westwood culminates at rally By Narma Ahmady The UCLA community will join band members, celebrities and revelers Friday evening in Westwood Village to celebrate the 62nd annual UCLA Homecoming Parade. Read more...

Pilipino Americans insist upon reform By Allison Lefkowitz Daily Bruin Staff Members of UCLA’s Pilipino American community will gather today to voice their support for Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines, and for issues of curricular reform ­ including a Pilipino studies program. Read more...

Athletic department undergoes year-long study By Allison Lefkowitz Daily Bruin Staff As part of a National Collegiate Athletic Association certification program, UCLA’s athletic department is undergoing a year-long study examining areas including academic and financial integrity, rules compliance and a commitment to equity between men’s and women’s sports. Read more...

Braunmuller thrives on coffee, Shakespearian lit and students English prof revels in teaching, aims for an ‘intellectual exchange’ of ideas By Donna Wong Daily Bruin Senior Staff Sipping a cup of French Roast, leaning on a table outside the North Campus eatery, English Professor A.R. Read more...