Virtual voting initiative boosts accessibility By John Digrado Daily Bruin Staff In an effort to bring democracy out of the polls and into the the living room, the newly founded Campaign for Digital Democracy unveiled an initiative late last week that would create a "virtual voting booth" on the World Wide Web. Read more...

Education: crucial issue for 1996 By Michael Angell The year 1996 marks the return of that spectacle called the presidential elections. Politicos across the country will be shaking hands, kissing babies and lunching with blue-collar workers in an effort to get the vote. Read more...

Faculty, regent accord at breach Shared governance questioned in affirmative action ruling By Rachanee Srisavasdi Besides making national news, last July’s affirmative action ruling created a rift between the faculty and regents, which may be irreparable. Read more...

There’s something for everyone at Westwood Farmers Market By Marjon Ghasemi For those who think bartering went out with the advent of cash, the old-fashioned atmosphere of the Westwood Village Farmers Market may hold a few surprises. Read more...

Grad association aims for improved involvement By Ryan Ozimek After a quarter that saw the death of External Vice President Jim Rowe, the creation of an initiative to freeze student fees and the reintroduction of an affirmative action platform, the Graduate Students Association (GSA) has hit full stride in revitalizing graduate student government. Read more...

New police substation to help secure Westwood safety, shoppers By Marjon Ghasemi Westwood-goers will be able to feel a bit more secure in the village because of the opening of a new police substation on Feb. Read more...

New program to help UCLA staff advance careers Workshops, mentors provide skills for management jobs By Kathryn Combs UCLA officials have developed a program to help current staff gain the experience and knowledge to advance their career within the university. Read more...