UCLA graduate student suspected of financial fraud, theft By Marie Blanchard Daily Bruin Contributor When university police officers arrested a UCLA graduate student for stealing car stereos from a Sunset Village parking lot last week, they had no idea they were dealing with a man who may be responsible for the loss of over $75,000 worth of stolen merchandise and fraudulent checks. Read more...

UCLA surgeon infected 19 with hepatitis B, report says By Jennifer K. Morita Daily Bruin Staff Despite using proper surgery precautions, a UCLA heart surgeon unknowingly infected 19 patients with the hepatitis B virus four years ago, according to a recently released report by outbreak investigators. Read more...

Roommate of murder victim faces charges By Marie Blanchard Daily Bruin Contributor Nathan Blalock, 28, will be facing murder charges this week for the slaying of Ronald Baker, a UCLA student who was brutally killed in June, 1990. Read more...

UCLA officials back Proposition 203 By Phillip Carter Daily Bruin Senior Staff As California’s March 26 election nears, UCLA administrators are campaigning heavily for Proposition 203 – an educational bond measure which provides $3 billion for state school buildings. Read more...

Environmental courses in works Newly-developed Institute grounded in Mother Nature By Kathryn Combs Daily Bruin Contributor At a time when the environment is a pressing issue, UCLA faculty have developed a program to find solutions to current environmental problems. Read more...

Night Powell provides study spot for die-hard students West reading room opens to provide after hours studying By Toni Dimayuga Daily Bruin Contributor To accommodate late-night studiers this week, the Powell Library west reading room will be open today through March 21, – from 6 p.m. Read more...

UCLA officials predict houses will sell University project hopes to avoid fate of Westchester Bluffs By Lia Ramsey Daily Bruin Contributor With sales prospects buoyed by a favorable court ruling and an improving real estate market, UCLA officials are confident about the financial future of their newest housing endeavor. Read more...