Friday, April 24


Detox unit renovated for increased comfort

By Lily Jamali Daily Bruin Contributor UCLA’s Neuropsychiatric Institute officially opened a newly remodeled inpatient detoxification service on Wednesday, offering medical assistance to patients experiencing withdrawal from alcohol and drugs. Read more...


The year of the golden snake

  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...


Group wants Nike to recognize union

  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...


UC campuses prepare for future jolts

  MIKE JENNINGS Haines Hall is currently undergoing seismic renovations to meet policy standards. Construction is expected to be completed by May. By Kimberley Ma Daily Bruin Contributor Last week’s 4.3 earthquake in the San Fernando Valley reminded some of the need to ensure buildings are equipped to withstand future jolts. Read more...


UCLA takes out last toxic transformer

  Photo Courtesy of UCLA Facilities Management Facilities workers remove the 200th and final PCB transformer from outside the James West Alumni Center last Saturday. By Dexter Gauntlett Daily Bruin Contributor The 200th and final electrical transformer containing the hazardous chemical polychlorinated biphenyls was removed outside the James West Center Jan. Read more...