Monday, May 25



Student groups provide relief

The quarter began Thursday with student groups of varied backgrounds united under a common goal ““ soliciting contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that ravaged South Asia during the holiday season. Read more...



Survivors of trauma at risk for many mental health problems

As the list of victims of the South Asian earthquake and tsunami grows to an estimated 150,000 individuals, it is crucial for rescue workers who continue to search, survivors that begin to rebuild their homes, and those following news coverage of the event to take the time to recognize and cope with the shock and stress of the aftermath, in order to minimize future mental health problems, UCLA psychologists say. Read more...



Governor must not cut spending for education

On Wednesday night, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made a strong plea to reform California’s budget and politics, perhaps at the expense of the state’s future. Education spending currently accounts for the largest portion of the state budget, and measures like Proposition 98 mandate certain minimum spending levels for K-12 classrooms. Read more...