Wednesday, August 5

Editorial: Bush must take world protests more seriously

Millions of protesters gathered in major cities around the world this weekend to oppose a U.S.-led war against Iraq. But President Bush is standing firm in his pro-war stance and wants the United Nations to approve a resolution to forcibly disarm Iraq in the next couple of weeks. Read more...


Briefs

NASA discovers date of end of the “˜Dark Ages’ and age of universe NASA’s Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe has found the end of the Dark Ages. Read more...


Letters to the Editor

Jones’ bake sale refreshing Kudos to the Bruin Republicans for their refreshing affirmative action bake sale. It’s nice to see the truth told so cleverly. Also, I thank the Daily Bruin for letting the rest of us know that there are still some students who understand what equality really means. Read more...


Soundbites

Cat Power “You Are Free” Matador Records Semi-effective sad music is easy to make ““ you know that. All that’s needed is a pretty melody and some nice effects to get a song that resonates emotionally, regardless of its superficiality. Read more...



A group of UCLA law students will file a Supreme Court brief describing their support for affirmative action today, in response to a lawsuit over the University of Michigan’s admissions policy. Read more...