What is your favorate social thing to do in Los Angeles? Mike Placentia Fourth Year Biochemistry   "Going to the Gypsy cafe is pretty neat. Other than that, I just like going out to Hollywood and having fun. Read more...

What do you believe is the purpose of College Education? Barbara J. Kerdner Graduate student Community Health Services   “To prepare myself to be able to earn my living and support a lifestyle where I am comfortable and can contribute to the support of loved ones and others. Read more...

  Jonah Lalas   Lalas is a third-year international development studies and political science major. He is the Viewpoint editor for the 2000-2001 year. E-mail him at [email protected]     Click Here for more articles by Jonah Lalas   Welcome to the Viewpoint section. Read more...

  Courtesy of Lisa Hwang A village boy looks out from the fallen wall of his home in Bodh-Gaya, India. This is often the reality for many who live in poverty-stricken villages. Read more...

  Ryan Smith   Smith is a second-year undeclared student and a member of the African Student Union.     Like most incoming students who enter a university the size of a small city, I felt completely and utterly alone when I came to UCLA. Read more...

  Katrina Eiland   Eiland is a second year political science student. Send comments to [email protected].     Click Here for more articles by Katrina Eiland   Whether you’re the student who enjoys listening to the repetitious droning of dance music blaring through the dorm windows on any given Thursday night while trying to study, or you’re the one “getting down” in the center of the grimy dance floor, there really is something fun for you to do on the UCLA campus. Read more...

  Melanie Ho   Ho is the President of the Bruin Democrats. She encourages you to keep hope alive and vote on November 7th. E-mail her at [email protected]. Read more...