Check, please: splitting the expense of dating Gender equality may not apply to Bruin pocketbooks By Princeton Kim Beyond the constant rigors of college life, some students say dating remains an important aspect of UCLA. Read more...

Proposal to merge libraries $150 million plan proposes merging of staff, facilities By Michael Howerton Plans to improve and expand library space on campus have been submitted to Chancellor Charles Young’s office with hopes that construction could begin soon. Read more...

Fans rush for victory shirts Student store bombarded, tees sell out in minutes By Patrick Kerkstra and Nancy Hsu Daily Bruin Staff Throngs of UCLA students and alumni swarmed the student store yesterday, snatching up T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hats and just about anything else emblazoned with the Bruin logo in the wake of Monday’s basketball victory over Arkansas. Read more...

SAGE sets walkout date Walkout committee steps up endeavors to meet with Chancellor Young By Betty Song After several attempts to meet with Chancellor Charles Young failed to elicit a response from Young himself, the student association of graduate employees (SAGE) is stepping-up its efforts for negotiations and preparations for a two-day strike. Read more...

Exploring the art of sexual conversation By Darlene Mininni They had waited what seemed like forever to be alone together. Both Gary and Cathy had roommates who never left their rooms, but finally Cathy’s roommate went home for the long weekend. Read more...

Bluffs loss estimated to approach $7 million Chancellor to cap shortfall with discretionary funds By Alisa Ulferts Special to The Bruin Despite aggressive attempts to break even, UCLA expects to lose nearly $7 million on a housing development it built to attract top faculty to the campus, university officials acknowledged last week. Read more...