Author Archives: Christian Mignot

For many students, attending church may be a rare occurrence in their college lives, and usually might happen at times like Easter or Christmas. Yet a group of eight UCLA students call the University Lutheran Chapel on Strathmore Avenue home ““ literally. As part of a live-in program organized by the church, these students rent […]

Spain’s incoming prime minister pledged Monday to bring Spanish troops home from Iraq unless the United Nations takes control there, further placing strain on already tender relationships between the United States and its European allies. A day after his Socialists swept Spain’s ruling conservatives from power in elections overshadowed by terrorist bombings, Jose Luis Rodriguez […]

The Republican Party’s newest star has afforded conservatives a rare high-profile supporter in California who could prove helpful for President Bush’s re-election chances. Since his election in the November 2003 recall, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has embraced President Bush as a close political ally, in a public display perhaps motivated by his need for federal funds […]

With two suspects involved in the Willed Body Program scandal already charged and set to face trial, UCLA now faces a lawsuit of its own after relatives of body donors filed suit against the university alleging officials were aware of the illegal sales. Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit could file a variety of claims […]

With high drug prices rampant throughout the United States, individual consumers, clinics and even some state governments are turning to Canada to acquire medication at cheaper costs, despite the illegality of such purchases. Though there is national interest in Canadian prescription medicine, driven by the disparity in cross-border prices, the UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health […]

When it comes to job interviews, first impressions definitely last. But looking good for job interviews can sometimes be more difficult than one may expect. According to Michelle Beaudry, assistant director of the Parker Career Management Center, the right attire for a business situation ““ be it a job interview, a career fair or informal […]

While not unique to UCLA, camping out before basketball games has become a well-loved and important tradition for students supporting the Bruins during their undergraduate years in Westwood. Hundreds of students camp out for up to two days before big games to secure all-important priority numbers guaranteeing court-level seats for the die-hard fan. Priority numbers […]