Saturday, May 16


Don Quixote marathon celebrates publication

In the opening of “Don Quixote,” the main character doesn’t sleep, but reads so much he eventually goes mad. In Powell Library today and on Thursday, Miguel de Cervantes enthusiasts will imitate art as they attempt a marathon reading of “Don Quixote.” In the latest of many UCLA marathon events, Spanish graduate students and Powell librarian Catherine Brown have organized the marathon reading as part of the “Month of La Mancha” celebration, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the publication of “Don Quixote.” Faculty, students and Cervantes aficionados will read part one of the novel from 9 a.m. Read more...


UCLA’s fees low among UCs

As other University of California campuses see their student union yearly fees of hundreds of dollars go up even more, the Associated Students of UCLA is considering increasing its annual $7.50 fee, which would still be among the lowest in the system. Read more...



Many interested in housing

With the three-day on-campus housing sign-up period ending today, UCLA Housing says it is pleased with the initial interest in the residence halls and is confident that the new dormitories will be completed in time for residents to move in. Read more...