A closer look: President’s speech outlines plan for Medicare reform

Journalists, politicians and citizens watching TV or listening to the radio anticipated most of what President Bush said during the third State of the Union address of his term. Generally speaking, the president addressed various aspects of the country’s health. More specifically, he outlined recent legislation to address the health of 40 million citizens who […]

[Online exclusive] ASUCLA executive director resigns

She led one of the country’s largest student enterprises from the brink of bankruptcy, and after seven years, Patricia Eastman will be stepping down from the helm of the Associated Students of UCLA. Eastman announced on Friday her intention to resign as executive director of the university’s student-controlled association, effective at the end of the […]

California recall: Circus-like atmosphere reinforced at debate

Wednesday’s “Super Bowl” recall candidate debate drew mixed reactions from many members of its television audience, but they were able to agree on a couple of key points. Point one: There were few surprises from the candidates, but some of them were able to reinforce their positions in voters’ minds. Point two: The candidates did […]

From the news editor: News is like “˜two truths and a lie,’ except without the lie

Truth is a tricky beast. It really shouldn’t be. The Daily Bruin news department has one overlying responsibility: to report the truth. But truth is elusive. It runs away, zigs and zags, and often buries itself deep into bureaucracy and political correctness. The sound bite ““ which often constitutes the human element of many news […]

Sept. 11 – Sept. 11, 2001: UCLA responds to tragedy

Two years have passed since four hijacked airplanes shattered the United States’ sense of security. Images of people in New York City and Washington, D.C., dealing with the aftermath of the attacks still resonate with many. But the fear and uncertainty that ensued after the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 ““ including worries about further […]