Monday, August 10

In the news:


News Briefs

UC may receive building increase The UC, dubbed “Under Construction” after the endless number of projects on its campuses, will be handed nearly $1.4 billion in facilities funding if voters support a bond measure recently approved by the Assembly. Read more...


Dorm residents face housing disruptions

By Jamie Hsiung Daily Bruin Reporter In the week right before finals, 200 students living on campus have the added stress of moving out or being assigned a new roommate, according to a letter housing officials sent out this week. Read more...


Group disrupts public board meeting

By Robert Salonga Daily Bruin Staff SAN FRANCISCO “”mdash; The push for a Latino regent and UC Riverside chancellor heated up on Wednesday when a public session at the Board of Regents meeting broke out into a shouting match. Read more...


Bruins dive into NCAA Tournament office pools

By Bruce Tran Daily Bruin Contributor Even if you have no idea what the difference between Murray State and McNeese State is, even if you had no idea that a Central Connecticut State University even existed, and even if you thought Miami was just a football school, you still have a chance at winning the jackpot. Read more...


State legislature suggests 10 percent hike in tuition

By Crystal Betz Daily Bruin Contributor The California state legislature’s latest report, in an effort to reform the master plan for higher education, questions California’s long-standing low fee policy, suggesting that college costs be raised by 10 percent. Read more...


News Briefs

Patient hospital closed for repairs Tiverton House, a hotel for the UCLA Medical Center’s patients and visitors, closed Friday due to water damage, or “water intrusion” problems possibly linked to the facility’s original construction, according to Roxanne Moster, assistant director of Health Sciences and Communications. Read more...