Thursday, November 5

State examines bioterrorism preparedness

By Kelly Rayburn Daily Bruin Senior Staff Gov. Gray Davis said Monday he will call on scientists from the University of California, other universities and the private sector to advise him on the state’s preparedness for a potential bioterrorism attack. Read more...


Al Pacino discusses his film career at forum in Fowler

  ANGIE LEVINE Al Pacino spoke before 300 people in Fowler Hall Monday about Shakespeare and his experiences as an actor. By Dexter Gauntlett Daily Bruin Reporter Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino spoke before an audience of 300 at Fowler Hall Monday night, leading to nearly three hours of open discussion about acting, Shakespeare and the Godfather himself. Read more...


Chancellor tries to encourage transfers

  EDWARD LIN/Daily Bruin Senior Staff Chancellor Carnesale looks through a microscope as Jaime Lopez of East L.A. College looks on. By Robert Salonga Daily Bruin Staff Chancellor Albert Carnesale traveled to East Los Angeles College on Tuesday to encourage transfers to UCLA and to emphasize the role of university-community college partnerships in increasing campus diversity. Read more...


L.A. experiences minor earthquakes

By Kelly Rayburn Daily Bruin Senior Staff The second earthquake in three days struck Los Angeles Tuesday morning, only a month after the city was hit with the biggest temblor since the 1994 Northridge quake. Read more...


Research approval process questioned

By Karen Albrecht Daily Bruin Contributor During last week’s town hall forum, administrators addressed the concerns of some North Campus faculty and students who fear stringent human research standards are hindering their work. Read more...


U.S. wages second round of airstrikes

The Associated Press In this handout picture from the U.S. Navy, an F/A-18C Hornet is launched from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, operating in the Arabian Sea, in a strike against targets in Afghanistan Sunday. Read more...


Coming Out Week kicks off at UCLA

MARY HOLSCHER Ken Levin, a fourth-year psychology and political science student minoring in LBGT studies, helps with Coming Out Week. By Robert Salonga Daily Bruin Staff About 10 students kicked off National Coming Out Week with a “Speak Out!” forum in Meyerhoff Park on Monday. Read more...