Saturday, July 25


Symposium reveals future of cancer

A distinguished panel of cancer researchers from across the nation presented their findings and progress in a symposium at Covel Commons on Tuesday, providing an inspiring glimpse into the future of molecular-targeted medicines ““ a new way to prevent certain types of cancer. Read more...


Environmental problems a SoCal reality

When graded on environmental issues, Southern California is barely pulling a 2.0. According to this year’s Environmental Report Card, published annually by the UCLA Institute of the Environment, the progress made in resolving four serious environmental problems is far from completion, not to mention cum laude. Read more...


Eatery replacement gets mixed reviews

The white fences that once contained a twisting line of hungry students at Campus Corner have been unusually empty this week as Shorty’s Subs finishes its first week of operations following the recent contract termination and departure of Taco Bell. Read more...


International students voice re-election concerns

Some of the most well-informed students who may have participated in political protests and demonstrations could not vote in the Nov. 2 election. Many international students felt a sense of helplessness as they watched the election results come in this week, because they cannot vote since they are not U.S. Read more...


Mishaps costly to Weyburn Terrace

Construction delays on university apartments in Westwood continue to cause problems for UCLA Housing, which estimates it could lose millions of dollars in rent this year as units remain unfinished. Read more...


Students fast to feed others in UCLA event

UCLA students participated in the Muslim Student Association’s Fast-a-Thon Thursday to benefit the hot meals program for Humanitarian Day. MSA organized the Fast-a-Thon, an event in which Muslim students encourage peers of all faiths to fast for one day in an effort to raise money for a local homeless persons food provider. Read more...