By Benjamin Parke Daily Bruin Contributor Eighty-four hotels, 250 buses on 34 routes, an estimated 50,000 guests and $132 million pumped into the local economy ““ these are just some of the elements of a national political convention. Read more...

By Hasmik Badalian Daily Bruin Contributor On-campus housing students are expected to have a chance to live in the long-awaited De Neve Plaza this fall. Begun in October of 1997, housing officials anticipate that parts of the new residence hall will open after several delays and increased expenses. Read more...

By Linh Tat Daily Bruin Senior Staff At a time when college students are maturing physically and mentally, many fail to pay enough attention to their health. Read more...

By Barbara Ortutay Daily Bruin Senior Staff Drinking at UCLA is not much different from other college campuses. In addition to Thursday night fraternity parties, students find places and occasions to drink and be merry in Westwood bars, apartments and even in the residence halls. Read more...

By Michael Falcone Daily Bruin Senior Staff Early on weekday mornings, someone walking around UCLA might notice something peculiar: grounds keepers with long pressurized hoses spraying water ““ not onto plants, but on cement. Read more...

By Cameron Zargar Daily Bruin Contributor During their first days at UCLA, most freshmen, already feeling the pressure of adjusting to a major academic institution, also bear the discomfort of being away from the familiarity of home cooking. Read more...

By David Drucker Daily Bruin Contributor With admission hurdles cleared, it’s time to get ready for the major obstacle that stands between students and their degrees: studying, and lots of it. Read more...