Friday, May 1


Body Movin’

By Adrianne De Castro Daily Bruin Contributor It conjures images of colorful veils, clanging cymbals and beauties bowing at the feet of great sheiks. Yet few people realize that belly dancing is rooted in religious rituals celebrating femininity and womanhood. Read more...


UC unions seek cost of living increase

By Michael Falcone Daily Bruin Contributor University of California union leaders say that stagnant wages mean tens of thousands of their workers are falling behind in the race to stay ahead of rising inflation rates and are losing ground in relation to other state workers. Read more...



Fraternity holds campus marrow drive

By Jessica Kwek Daily Bruin Contributor Hundreds of UCLA students were in Westwood Plaza last week to register to be potential bone marrow donors and hopefully make a difference in the life of a patient in need. Read more...


Bridging a Gap

By Dharshani Dharmawardena Daily Bruin Contributor Living in a suburb of San Francisco saturated with American pop culture, second-year math student Leanne Dare never saw many Chinese Americans outside of her family. Read more...


Crime Watch

Petty theft One parking permit and $1,690 in wallets, backpacks and cellular phones were stolen last week. Someone pried a lock and stole a $200 stereo from a blue 1995 Chevy S10 parked in Lot 4 on Saturday. Read more...