Sunday, May 10

Smoking bill ignites controversy

With the age of 18 comes the right to vote, the ability to go to war and the chance to run for certain public offices. But if California lawmakers have their way, it will not include the ability to purchase tobacco. Read more...


Kinsey to receive makeover

The last of four original UCLA buildings from 1929 to be renovated since the 1994 Northridge earthquake, Kinsey Hall is set to undergo a seismic upgrade this summer. Read more...


Marijuana use uncertain on 4/20

Marijuana is illegal in the United States, but that does not stop UCLA students from celebrating 4/20 today, the unofficial marijuana user’s holiday. April 20 has fallen on the weekend in the past few years, giving people more of a reason to celebrate at home instead of on campus. Read more...


Weed science

Dr. Jay Cavanaugh’s first dose of marijuana was given to him by his mother ““ who had obtained it through a member of her bridge club. Read more...




Briefs

Iraq ambassador named: President Bush named John Negroponte, the United States’ top diplomat at the United Nations, as the U.S. ambassador to Iraq on Monday and asserted that Iraq “˜”˜will be free and democratic and peaceful.” Bush announced the nomination in an Oval Office ceremony. Read more...