Tuesday, June 30

Atkinson compromises on policy dates

Atkinson compromises on policy dates Regents demand implementation of admissions ruling By Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff The Board of Regents has summoned University of California President Richard Atkinson to an emergency meeting on Wednesday over his decision last week to delay any changes in undergraduate admissions policy. Read more...


UC faculty have mixed feelings on admissions

UC faculty have mixed feelings on admissions About half support special criteria, favor equal opportunity By Rachanee Srisavasdi Daily Bruin Contributor Though the majority of University of California faculty support the use of special criteria in admissions, they also strongly favor an equal-opportunity admissions policy that does not use preferences, according to a recent report. Read more...


Residents’ associations air student concerns

Residents’ associations air student concerns Dorm and suite representatives serve as links to Business Enterprises funding By Karen Duryea Daily Bruin Contributor Every Monday evening while most residents are comfortable watching "Melrose Place," Saxon Suites President Brenda Janairo and her cabinet are busy planning events and programs for the residents in Saxon Suites. Read more...


La Escuela assists victims of injustice

La Escuela assists victims of injustice Students teach ESL to Thai immigrants in innovative ways By Jennifer K. Morita Daily Bruin Staff Gathering in a circle on a green and white straw mat, four women from Thailand got out their notebooks and pens and looked expectantly at the UCLA graduate student who is teaching them English. Read more...



E-mail results in confusion, false rumors

E-mail results in confusion, false rumors Falsified message claims housing restructuring By Karen Duryea Daily Bruin Contributor On Campus Housing officials are currently conducting an investigation into a falsified e-mail that generated rumors and confusion among many dorm residents last week. Read more...


Bisexual cadet faces discharge

Bisexual cadet faces discharge Honor, sexual orientation endanger Nguyen’s future plans with ROTC By Elizabeth Ashford and Patrick Kerkstra Daily Bruin Senior Staff Cadet Huong Nguyen wore a meticulously prepared uniform the morning she delivered the letter that would dramatically change her life. Read more...