Graduate union expresses grievances with university Strike vote to be held Feb.29 if chancellor refuses to recognize student employees By Michael Angell Daily Bruin Contributor In their continuing bid for recognition from UCLA, the Student Association of Graduate Employees met last week to discuss its latest greivances with the university and vote on possible labor actions – which may include a strike if their demands are not met. Read more...

Acacia tries to take root again Scholastic fraternity returning to UCLA hopes to break mold By Jennifer Louie Daily Bruin Contributor It’s back. It vanished in the ’70s and is now re-emerging, thereby living up to its Greek name meaning "everlasting." But many students are reluctant to roll out the red carpet for Acacia, a fraternity returning to UCLA. Read more...

Waiting by the Phone Emergency medical technicians pass hours anticipating chance to put skills into action By Jennifer K. Morita Daily Bruin Staff They admit they’re ghoulish and grin when they say it. Read more...

Mayor Riordan enjoys America’s treasures PATRICK LAM Mayor Richard Riordan appears at the opening of the traveling Smithsonian exhibit celebrating the Institution’s 150th anniversary. The exhibit debuted at the L.A. Read more...

Dole prevails in Iowa with 26 percent Buchanan finishes second in caucus as Gramm, Forbes slip By Phillip Carter Daily Bruin Senior Staff Senate Republican leader Bob Dole kicked off the race for the GOP’s presidential nomination last night with a not-so-resounding victory over conservative commentator Pat Buchanan, who charged into second place fresh from an upset victory in Louisiana over Texas Sen. Read more...

Little-known majors offer more personal experience Smaller classes, close student-professor relationships are ‘major’ advantages By Rachanee Srisavasdi Daily Bruin Contributor Some UCLA departments still provide a personal approach to higher education, an option not considered by most undergraduates. Read more...

Regents debate importance of student voice Regent Ward Campbell claims representation on board is unnecessary By Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff With the Board of Regents meeting two days away, battle lines are being drawn. Read more...