Monday, May 18


Driverless ride into the desert

An eclectic mix of scientists, a woodworker and a former off-road racer learned an important lesson this weekend: Slow and steady may win the race, but it does not necessarily make for the coolest finish. Read more...



Most not flustered by scare at apartment

After the initial surprise, Westwood residents were largely unfazed by the discovery of an explosive device in the Midvale Plaza apartment complex Friday. The Los Angeles Police Department bomb squad was able to detonate the device without completely evacuating the building, and though some residents said they were shaken, most said they did not feel threatened. Read more...


Explosive found at Midvale

A calm and quiet Westwood was briefly disrupted Friday afternoon when the Los Angeles Police Department bomb squad inspected and detonated an explosive device found within the Midvale Plaza apartment complex on the 500 block of Midvale Avenue. Read more...


IGSA plans a return to campus

International graduate students will once again have their own group on campus as the International Graduate Student Association begins re-establishing at UCLA. Even though they currently make up about 16 percent of graduate students, international students are underrepresented in many activities and organizations on campus, organizers say. Read more...