Monday, May 18


Students feel threat of flames

For fourth-year American literature and culture student Rebecca Buel, brush fires have become a yearly threat to her home. Just days ago, Buel and her family watched from their Simi Valley house as fires raged in the nearby hills. Read more...



UC begins review of faculty diversity

A task force to review faculty diversity at the University of California began visiting campuses last week, the first step in UC President Robert Dynes’ plan to assess and improve minority representation in the university’s faculty. Read more...


Celebrating Sri Lankan culture

Despite being struck by tragedy recently, with the devastation of the tsunami followed by the assassination of their foreign minister, the American-Sri Lankan community had something to celebrate Sunday night ““ their culture. Read more...


Students work to pass DREAM Act

Despite setbacks, some UCLA students continue to take part in efforts to enact the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, which some believe will open greater opportunities for children of undocumented immigrants. Read more...


Study: gay, straight couples alike

A study recently released by professors at UCLA reveals significant similarities and disparities exist between same-sex and heterosexual couples in the United States. The study, titled “Same-Sex Couples and Same-Sex Couples Raising Children in The United States: Data from Census 2000,” was released Sept. Read more...