Wednesday, August 12

In the news:

News Briefs

EXPO opens in Westwood The new EXPO Design Center opened in Westwood Thursday, completing the former Macy’s complex on Weyburn Avenue that now houses Ralphs Fresh Fare and Best Buy. Read more...


Student sues Sigma Pi over accident

  MIKE CHIEN Members of Sigma Pi, whose house is on Landfair Avenue, face a lawsuit for allegedly allowing a former pledge to drive drunk. By Josh Wolf Daily Bruin Contributor A UCLA student is bringing a civil suit against members of the Sigma Pi fraternity for its alleged role in his drunk driving accident following a party last year. Read more...



College Briefs

Day of the Dead honors many Bruin Walk Wednesday became a path commemorating the passing of those who have died crossing the U.S.-Mexican border, with UCLA student group Conciencia Libre setting up its exhibit, Día de los Muertos: Death on the Border. Read more...


Comprehensive review approved

By Noah Grand Daily Bruin Reporter The UC system-wide Academic Senate unanimously approved comprehensive review in their meeting at UCLA Wednesday. The proposal, which sets a framework for considering UC applicants in terms of academics, personal achievement and life challenges, must be approved by the UC Regents in November before being finalized. Read more...


Students petition to stop SAT I use

By Noah Grand Daily Bruin Reporter Several thousand University of California students petitioned the UC Academic Senate to stop using the SAT I in admissions and raise underrepresented minority enrollment. Read more...


College of L&S receives suspicious letter

By Robert Salonga Daily Bruin Staff The College of Letters & Science office experienced a scare Wednesday when it received a threatening letter containing a powder-like substance, prompting a criminal investigation by university police. Read more...