Brown presents herself as student advocate at Santa Monica College students By James Thomas Snyder Daily Bruin Senior Staff Gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Brown spoke at Santa Monica College Thursday, painting herself as an advocate for students in the statehouse and an agent of change for California. Read more...

UCLA faculty, students express opinions regarding Peres’ visit By Phillip Carter The biblical legend of David and Goliath tells the tale of a young man who defeats his older, stronger enemy by using Goliath’s strength and size against him. Read more...

Prop. 187 sparks campus protest Marchers call ‘Save Our State’ initiative racist say marchers By Brett Tam Daily Bruin Senior Staff Rattling penny-filled soda cans and blasting ear-piercing whistles, a crowd of almost 200 marched up Bruin Walk toting bullhorns and signs to protest Proposition 187, an anti-illegal immigration initiative on the November ballot that has recently fueled much heated debate. Read more...

Peres aims for peace in Middle East Students happy to hear Israeli foreign minister’s speech By Gil Hopenstand Daily Bruin Senior Staff Addressing a crowd of more than 1,000 supportive UCLA students, faculty and guests, Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres shared his vision for a new and prosperous Middle East Thursday. Read more...

Targeting the student vote By James Thomas Snyder Daily Bruin Senior Staff "I got a guy who’s always late/ whenever we got a date," singer Laurel Burgo crooned. Read more...

Converted sorority houses accomodate dorm overflow Older students revel in feeling of community By Allison Lefkowitz Daily Bruin Staff Four large homes on Hilgard Avenue that once housed sororities are now being used by the university and the Office of Residential Life to accommodate transfer students who initially signed up to live in the university’s residence halls. Read more...

Israeli foreign minister visits UCLA Shimon Peres to speak about Middle East, receive medal By Gil Hopenstand Daily Bruin Senior Staff Marking an important stop during his 12-day tour of the United States, Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres will address an estimated crowd of over 1,000 UCLA administrators, faculty, guests and students today. Read more...