Author Archives: Hoorig Santikian

Muslim students this week are making efforts to educate the campus about their religion. But for some, the study of Islam is the focus for their entire academic and career plans. Each year, approximately 20 graduate students pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in Islamic studies. The interdepartmental Islamic studies program is one of two in […]

President Bush was sworn into office Thursday morning in an inauguration that was widely watched around the nation ““ including here at UCLA. Four minutes before 9 a.m. PST, Bush took the oath of office in Washington D.C. and afterward gave a short address to a world anxious about war and terrorism, saying the United […]

Worldwide catastrophes often bring out the charitable nature in people, but before donating to relief efforts, many may want to be extra careful. In the weeks following the tsunami disaster, donors are being warned to watch out for con artists and illegitimate charities that watchdog groups say will likely surface. Donors should take the time […]

UCLA students were among Democrats from across the country convening in Boston last week to attend the four-day Democratic National Convention. Delegates from each state at the convention cast their votes to nominate John Kerry as the Democratic candidate for president. At the FleetCenter, in the heart of the city, the gathered crowd cheered noisily, […]

Correction appended When UCLA law Professor Stephen Bainbridge first heard about the “Books for Baghdad” campaign he saw the chance for individual Americans, regardless of their views about the war, to contribute to peace in Iraq. The “Books for Baghdad” campaign is a drive to send college textbooks and supplies from the United States to […]

With the end of the 15-month-long U.S.-led occupation of Iraq, UCLA experts comment on the challenges the new Iraqi government faces and the role the United States will continue to play in Iraq. Two days ahead of schedule, the interim Iraqi government gained sovereignty on June 28. Among the new government’s first major actions included […]

Though security concerns for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games still exist with less than two months to go until the games begin, prospective Olympians from UCLA say worries about security will not deter them from participating. Safety is a greater issue than ever since these games will be the first Summer Olympics since the terrorist […]