Special election has varied implications

For most students, the upcoming statewide special election in November will likely have an indirect or long-term effect, rather than impacting their daily lives. There will be eight ballot propositions on the Nov. 8 special election, called by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in June, dealing with issues ranging from discounts on prescription drugs to the status […]

Court favors federal law for marijuana use

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Congress has authority over state law on the issue of medical marijuana, leaving states that have legalized marijuana no longer legally able to distribute it, according to federal law. The Supreme Court denied medical marijuana users authority to use the drug, but actual local implementation of the new legislation […]

Healthy foods offer big energy boost

As students throughout the dorms and apartments begin studying for finals next week they’ll also be looking for a quick boost of energy. And though popular forms of energy include mochas and Red Bulls, clinicians on campus advise students to also consider other healthier alternatives. With the help of high protein foods and possibly caffeine […]

Workshops geared toward black executives

Race and culture are key topics being discussed throughout the week at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Business leaders are talking about how blacks experience their work setting differently from others. Statistics show that white men and women dominate the world of business, meaning that black businessmen can at times find the corporate workplace […]