Monday, August 10

In the news:

UC to survey undergraduates

By Robert Salonga Daily Bruin Staff Beginning next week, Bruins will have a chance to evaluate their undergraduate experience in a UC-wide effort that is the first of its kind ““ and they can score some major cash in the process. Read more...


Armenian studies students at forefront of movement

  ROSETTE GONZALES Psychology student Katya Douzjian and other protesters walk through Westwood calling for the Turkish recognition of the Armenian genocide. By Rosette Gonzales Daily Bruin Contributor Today, Armenians at UCLA and around the world are unified in the solemn commemoration of the Armenian genocide. Read more...



Candidates work on refining platforms

  Daily Bruin File Photo De Neve Plaza, a part of student housing, remains a topic of concern to USAC members and candidates. By Marcelle Richards Daily Bruin Senior Staff Students are packed into study lounges like sardines, there’s a line every morning to get a parking space, and the cost of living in Westwood isn’t getting any lower. Read more...


Jewish professor condemns actions of Israel

  JONATHAN YOUNG History professor Gabi Piterberg, outspoken about his opposition to the Israeli government, says he’s ashamed to be an Israeli citizen. By Kelly Rayburn Daily Bruin Senior Staff On the door of an office on the fifth floor of Bunche Hall is a poster of four or five Israeli officials dragging a young Palestinian through the streets with the caption “End the Occupation.” Behind that door works a man who was born into a Jewish family, served more than four years in the Israeli army and now says he is ashamed to call himself an Israeli citizen. Read more...


News Briefs

Device guides vehicles, battles With an increasing number of unmanned vehicles taking up positions on the modern battlefield, UCLA researchers are designing a portable, rapidly deployable network that will allow these robotic agents to communicate. Read more...