The two vice presidential candidates, Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin, will take the stage tonight for their first and only debate, one that has garnered more attention than the typical running mate debate.
Author Archives: Max Schneider
Independent voters may influence election
As the presidential candidates gear up for tonight’s highly anticipated debate, many eyes are on a fraction of the electorate that some say may decide the 2008 election: independent voters.
Socializing boosts health, happiness
As students’ summer classes and work schedules fill their days to the brim, many may feel that the time crunch requires them to neglect their social life.
Fairness produces positive reaction
Fourth-year psychology student Tatiana Vardanyan experienced the powerful effects that go along with the perception of being treated unfairly when she transferred to UCLA two years ago, an emotion that social cognitive researchers can now explain scientifically.
Microorganisms’ presence affects daily lives
Even after showering and scrubbing the human body clean, there are over a quadrillion life forms residing both inside and outside the body that can significantly impact human health.
Students First! captures 7 seats
Students First! won an overwhelming majority of council seats in the 2008 undergraduate student government elections, taking the presidency and six additional spots.
Campus buzzing with candidates, supporters
The area around Bruin Plaza and Bruin Walk was awash with blue shirts yesterday as campaigning for the undergraduate student government election intensified and candidates and groups distributed free giveaways and spoke with voters about their platforms and ideas.