UC president announces retirement After serving for three years, Peltason leaves amidst reactions of praise as well as criticism By Phillip Carter Daily Bruin Senior Staff SAN FRANCISCO — University of California President Jack Peltason announced his retirement Friday, beginning the search for a replacement to head the 127-year-old university system. Read more...

Regent criticizes affirmative action By Nancy Hsu When Katy Burkhart came to UCLA two years ago, she was against affirmative action. Today, she is convinced that the university desperately needs it. Read more...

Asian American center celebrates history Silver anniversary honors past full of struggles, triumphs By Betty Song In anticipation of Saturday’s kick-off to a year-long silver anniversary celebration, students, staff and faculty recalled the voluminous past of UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center. Read more...

Dorm food debated Fatty foods, eating habits may cause the ‘freshman 15’ By Ben Gilmore Students living their first year in the residence halls often want to expand their horizons in college. Read more...

UC Regents propose new fee increases University financial health at stake while officials try to bridge budget discrepancy By Philip Carter Daily Bruin Senior Staff SAN FRANCISCO — Financial storm clouds loomed over the UC Regents’ meeting yesterday as university officials reported that student fees must be raised once again to keep the university in the black. Read more...

Preventing injury during ski season By Susan Ward Winter is here and for many Bruins, that means only one thing: hit the slopes! Snow skiing and snow boarding are favorite recreational sports for many, but they are also two of the most dangerous. Read more...

Truce to bring peace issues to campus Gangs sign pact to reduce South Central violence By Tatiana Botton Dewayne Holmes dreamed of peace from gang fighting. Read more...