Friday, May 8


“˜Diversity credit’ plan disputed

In the University of California system, UCLA ““ one the most diverse campuses in the system ““ is the only campus that does not require students to fulfill a diversity requirement to graduate. Read more...


Library fights to keep collection world-class

Faced with pressing economic challenges, the UCLA library system is undergoing an evolution. Library officials hope changes they are making to the library’s infrastructure will enable UCLA’s facilities to maintain their world-class reputation despite dire financial circumstances. Read more...


Medical building renamed

He comes off as a hip Hollywood entrepreneur ““ clad in jeans, a sweater and sunglasses ““ and by all accounts, he’s plenty shrewd. In 1971, 25-year-old Peter Morton and a friend opened up a Hard Rock Café in London, never dreaming the restaurant would become a symbol of Americana and that he would sell his chain for $410 million. Read more...


Conspiracy theories abound

John F. Kennedy was assassinated 40 years ago by Lee Harvey Oswald. Or was he? The JFK assassination is perhaps the most substantial and significant event of the 20th century, and it has elicited much speculation as to whom was ultimately responsible. Read more...


The day the country stood still

Forty years ago, the nation brimmed with hope and anticipation behind a young, charismatic president. Three bullets later, many of those hopes perished alongside that leader. Read more...