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Beasley withdraws appeal Efforts to extend initiative voting drop, status stands By Betty Song Daily Bruin Staff Graduate Students Association President Tim Beasley withdrew an appeal yesterday concerning last week’s graduate student government election results, citing time constraints. The appeal was submitted to the Allen Stout, the commissioner of elections and appointments, last Thursday asking […]

Connerly denies preferential treatment Report claims UC Regent used federal minority contracts By Ann Bancroft The Associated Press SACRAMENTO — University of California Regent Ward Connerly, an outspoken opponent of affirmative action, denied Monday he benefited from minority preferences while contracting with the Energy Commission. Connerly, who is African American, has appeared on national television […]

Greek slate fliers questioned By Rashmi Nijagal Daily Bruin Staff Amid all the controversy over the Bruin Democrats’ advertisement endorsing the Students First! slate, the Transfer Student Association is also accusing the greek slate of false advertising. The object in question is a flier titled "The Greek Slate" which lists candidates followed by a statement […]

Psychiatric patients find electronic help Researchers claim program has effect of actual therapist By Jean May Chen Patients undergoing psychotherapy can be successfully treated using a computer program, a recent study conducted at UCLA shows. Patients utilizing the Therapeutic Learning Program (TLP) along with a brief visit with a therapist displayed significant decreases in depression, […]

Scholars converse on labor movement UCLA’s Labor Center supports SAGE’s efforts By Maria Beerens UCLA once again became a hotspot of union activity when labor organizers and scholars gathered at UCLA this weekend to discuss the current situation of union organization in America. The 21st Annual Southwest Labor Studies Association Conference, hosted by the UCLA […]