Wednesday, May 13


News briefs

Elizabeth Edwards diagnosed with breast cancer WASHINGTON “”mdash; Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards, was diagnosed with breast cancer Wednesday, the day her husband and Sen. Read more...


Youth vote sees major increase

Young voters, ranging from ages 18 to 29, boasted a 51.6 percent turnout rate on Tuesday ““ a 9.3 percent increase over the 2000 presidential election, according to Los Angeles Times exit polls. Read more...



Symposium reveals future of cancer

A distinguished panel of cancer researchers from across the nation presented their findings and progress in a symposium at Covel Commons on Tuesday, providing an inspiring glimpse into the future of molecular-targeted medicines ““ a new way to prevent certain types of cancer. Read more...


Environmental problems a SoCal reality

When graded on environmental issues, Southern California is barely pulling a 2.0. According to this year’s Environmental Report Card, published annually by the UCLA Institute of the Environment, the progress made in resolving four serious environmental problems is far from completion, not to mention cum laude. Read more...


Eatery replacement gets mixed reviews

The white fences that once contained a twisting line of hungry students at Campus Corner have been unusually empty this week as Shorty’s Subs finishes its first week of operations following the recent contract termination and departure of Taco Bell. Read more...