Court frees students to make political, ideological stands Ruling allows Cal’s student government to use mandatory fees By Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff In a move many students feel will open the gateway to freedom of expression, a state Superior Court judge ruled last month that the UC Berkeley undergraduate government could take political and ideological stances and back those positions with money from mandatory student fees. Read more...

Priest takes middle ground approach to sexuality Lecturer and editor offers guidance on mature lovemaking By Jennifer Louie Daily Bruin Contributor Clad in all black with the requisite white collar, Paulist Priest Dick Sparks’ simple attire belies his complex set of beliefs. Read more...

Acacia tries to take root again Scholastic fraternity returning to UCLA hopes to break mold By Jennifer Louie Daily Bruin Contributor It’s back. It vanished in the ’70s and is now re-emerging, thereby living up to its Greek name meaning "everlasting." But many students are reluctant to roll out the red carpet for Acacia, a fraternity returning to UCLA. Read more...

Waiting by the Phone Emergency medical technicians pass hours anticipating chance to put skills into action By Jennifer K. Morita Daily Bruin Staff They admit they’re ghoulish and grin when they say it. Read more...

Mayor Riordan enjoys America’s treasures PATRICK LAM Mayor Richard Riordan appears at the opening of the traveling Smithsonian exhibit celebrating the Institution’s 150th anniversary. The exhibit debuted at the L.A. Read more...

Dole prevails in Iowa with 26 percent Buchanan finishes second in caucus as Gramm, Forbes slip By Phillip Carter Daily Bruin Senior Staff Senate Republican leader Bob Dole kicked off the race for the GOP’s presidential nomination last night with a not-so-resounding victory over conservative commentator Pat Buchanan, who charged into second place fresh from an upset victory in Louisiana over Texas Sen. Read more...

Little-known majors offer more personal experience Smaller classes, close student-professor relationships are ‘major’ advantages By Rachanee Srisavasdi Daily Bruin Contributor Some UCLA departments still provide a personal approach to higher education, an option not considered by most undergraduates. Read more...