Conflict builds over Congress’ latest reform bill Communications Decency Act threatens access to ‘Net information, opponents say By Jason Packman Daily Bruin Contributor The last time legislation came out of Washington that dealt with telecommunication, people still huddled in front of a radio to listen to President Franklin Roosevelt’s fireside chats and watched newsreels at theaters to see a world edging closer toward war. Read more...

Diversity council’s effectiveness debated works to ensure UCLA diversity Members defend work; critics cite lack of proactive agenda By Anne Mai Daily Bruin Contributor As the university deals with the potentially dramatic changes of the UC Regents’ decision to end affirmative action, the Chancellor’s Council on Diversity should have a a heavy impact on UCLA’s implementation and interpretation of the ruling. Read more...

Board to comply with rules in future Communications meetings to be made public in advance By John Digrado Daily Bruin Staff In response to a review of its adherence to state open meeting laws, Communications Board members resolved on Tuesday evening to follow the rules much more closely in the future. Read more...

Patrolling the ‘Net Student Technology Center charges two UCLA students with e-mail address forgery By Jean May Chen and John Digrado Daily Bruin Staff Citing serious infractions of the Student Technology Center Acceptable Use Policy, Office of Residential Life and Student Technology Center officials charged two students with e-mail address forgery, as well as operating unauthorized Internet sites out of their dorm room. Read more...

The greek debate battles on Fraternities may not have universal appeal, but members say their houses provide academic, social support By Jennifer Louie Daily Bruin Contributor Among the many decisions that confront students on campus is the decision of whether or not to "go greek." While some students linger indecisively before deciding whether or not the greek system is for them, others dive in with certainty. Read more...

Lot 8 site of morning car blaze FRED HE/Daily Bruin A 1982 Nissan 200 SX caught fire in the Lot 8 parking on Thursday. No one was injured, but the damage was estimated at $2,000. Read more...

Outreach programs touch community lives Office uses student mentors to empower people of color By Anika Johnson Daily Bruin Contributor For UCLA alumna Petra Galarza, outreach programs have been an essential part of her life. Read more...