Presidential hopeful holds post-forum rally

Over 200 people gathered in Bruin Plaza on Thursday evening to hear Democratic presidential hopeful Howard Dean speak out against President Bush and the Iraqi war. Many at the event ““ held immediately after the Democratic candidate forum on the environment in the Ackerman Grand Ballroom ““ support Dean because he opposed the Iraq war. […]

Online exclusive: Transfer students’ short orientation leaves some wanting more

Unlike the three-day freshmen orientation that eases the transition process between high school and college, transfer students are given a crash course about the UCLA experience in one action-packed day of orientation. Having already spent one or two years in a community or another college, transfer students do not require much information about the transition […]

Bruins drink less than UC, national averages

The use of alcohol is widespread on college campuses, including UCLA. The abuse of alcohol, however, is not, health officials say. “The truth is, the majority of students who consume alcohol in college don’t have any problems with it,” said Pamela Viele, director of health education for the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center. […]

Author poses “˜Nature via Nurture’ view offers new nature, nurture view

A young man dies from a heart disease, and it’s later discovered he was underfed while in the womb of his mother. But how does this relate to his heart disease? It’s another question of nature versus nurture, the debate that has sparked the interest of philosophers and scientists for centuries. Matt Ridley, author of […]

Today students pledge to eat healthy without fretting over fat

Counting calories and going on the scales are all out the window today, International No Dieting Day. Sponsored by Student Nutrition Action Committee and the Student Welfare Commission, students will be asked to take a pledge and wear a blue ribbon to signify the pledge has been taken. Information booths will be located throughout campus […]

PITA event plays up role of education’s importance

A young boy doesn’t usually don a grandmother outfit complete with a high-pitched voice to tell a story. But at the Parental Involvement Through the Arts program, one child did exactly that to show his peers and their parents that education is important. Elementary and middle school students from all over Los Angeles, including Chinatown […]