Friday, May 8

Systems expert may leave post

As a founding member of the human complex systems program at UCLA, Susanne Lohmann would probably want to study the web of human interaction enveloping the UCLA political science department ““ that is, if she weren’t wrapped up in it. Read more...



Downfalls of research exist

While many undergraduates may not realize it, research is one of the major ways universities like UCLA bring in revenue and enhance their reputations. As a result, professors and graduate students must devote considerable time and effort to this endeavor. Read more...


U.S. should keep money flowing into space

The Red Planet never will seem quite the same again. On Saturday night, NASA’s second rover, Opportunity, safely landed on Mars. Within hours, the robot beamed never-before-seen images of the Red Planet, displaying a smooth and dark surface. Read more...


Editorial: USAC must fill seat on merit, not alliance

Like last year, the undergraduate student government president is in a position to handpick a councilmember after one elected by students resigned. Anica McKesey should find someone who knows enough about council so that he or she quickly can benefit the campus. Read more...



A closer look: “˜Buck-Fifty’ provides late-night hangout and cheap sandwiches

Ask almost any UCLA student about a fun night that involved “Buck-Fifty,” and they’ll probably be able to rattle off numerous anecdotes. The eatery Roll-Inn, located at 927 Gayley Ave., is usually known to students as “Buck-Fifty” after the former price of their 6-inch sandwich, and has become the social hangout for students leaving parties late at night when nothing else is open. Read more...