Wednesday, May 13

Building beyond the classroom

Tina Wu has lived months without running water and electricity. She has comforted and cried with AIDS patients in their final weeks. She has seen an epidemic firsthand ““ one that many of her peers only understand within the context of a classroom. Read more...


Props. 68, 70 a big gamble for the state

Two propositions this election may set the precedent that could eventually turn Sunset Boulevard into a local version of the Las Vegas strip. Propositions 68 and 70 ask Californians how big a gamble the state should take on casinos. Read more...


Service Day reaches out to community

This Saturday will be UCLA’s second annual Community Service Day, when dozens of student organizations and hundreds of students will come together to work on various service projects in the West Los Angeles area. Read more...


Bruin digest

The NCAA Committee on Infractions has extended the University of Washington’s probation for an additional two years for gambling and recruiting violations in the football program, as well as for the institution’s failure to monitor itself. Read more...



Editorial: Prop. 1A should pass; it replaces Prop. 65

Proposition 1A is an important measure that will protect local funds from the whims of the state Legislature. Under the provisions of Proposition 1A, the state will be unable to siphon off county money raised for fire protection, emergency medical care, law enforcement and other local services. Read more...