Geophysicists study Earth’s core Millimeter deviations from the expected wobble of the Earth’s axis are giving geophysicists clues to what happens 1,800 miles underground, at the boundary between the Earth’s mantle and its iron core. Read more...

Q: What is the “American Clock” at UCLA? A: “It’s the clock by the Medical Plaza and is the only visible clock on campus.” ““ Claudia Rivas, fifth-year, physics A: “It’s a clock in the main quad area near Powell.” ““ Sherry Dodge, second-year, communications studies A: “Does it tell time?” ““ Audrey Beck, fourth-year, communications studies “˜The American Clock’, written by Arthur Miller, is premiering today in Macgowan Hall’s Little Theater under the direction of the Vice Chair in the Theater Department. Read more...

  PRIYA SHARMA/Daily Bruin Barbara Nelson, dean of the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research, speaks with John W. Mack (left) and Johng H. Read more...

  Illustration by JENNY YURSHANSKY/Daily Bruin By Scott B. Wong Daily Bruin Staff Melanie Ho, a fourth-year student, is majoring in a subject the university probably has never seen the likes of before. Read more...

UCLA FIRSTS Every other Friday, The Bruin will highlight social, political and scientific advancements that originated at UCLA and set standards for both the university and the nation. Read more...

  By Carolina Reyes Daily Bruin Contributor The Chinese New Year is one of China’s most important celebrations. It is based on a legend ““ of which there are many different versions ““ about a village in China thousands of years ago that was ravaged one Winter’s Eve by an evil monster called Nian. Read more...

  CHRIS BACKLEY/Daily Bruin United Students Against Sweatshops are demanding that Nike engage in fairer labor practices, such as improved working conditions. By Laura Rico Daily Bruin Contributor The Nike logo is usually associated with a tongue-wagging, slam-dunking Michael Jordan or with Tiger Woods swinging a golf club through the air. Read more...