Chancellor to receive, and lose bonuses upon departure By Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff SAN FRANCISCO — UCLA Chancellor Charles Young will receive a $150,000 bonus when he steps down next year. But due to a violation of another contract with the university, he stands to lose other bonuses worth an additional $100,000. On top […]
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Regents to discuss admissions policy
Regents to discuss admissions policy By Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff Despite their efforts to move past the mire of affirmative action, the UC Board of Regents will meet today to discuss and vote on the future of admissions and hiring practices at the university. One proposal, by Alumni Regent Judith Levin, would set a […]
Vote to restructure Comm Board delayed
Vote to restructure Comm Board delayed Student Media moves to further discuss potential changes By John Digrado Daily Bruin Staff Bringing several months of discussions to the table, Communications Board members voted Wednesday to prolong talks regarding the addition of three new professional media members to their board. The restructuring plan has come under fire […]
Undergraduate council reviewing constitution to clear up confusion
Undergraduate council reviewing constitution to clear up confusion By Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff Time and time again this year the undergraduate council has drawn criticism from both administrators and fellow students for allegedly breaking and misinterpreting its own bylaws. The council has attributed these incidents to unclear and contradictory guidelines, but now the council […]
Absentee ballots increase students’ voting access promote students to voice opinions
Absentee ballots increase students’ voting access promote students to voice opinions By Michelle Best Daily Bruin Contributor UCLA students 18- to 24-years-old fall into the age group which comprises 15 percent of the voting-age population of the United States. However, only half of this group has registered to vote, and just 40 percent of 18- […]
Complaint turns ugly over e-mail
Complaint turns ugly over e-mail Advertisement for Campus Events offends moviegoer By Michael Angell Daily Bruin Contributor Looking to take a break from her studies, Jilly Lin decided to watch a film at Ackerman Grand Ballroom one evening. She and five of her friends went to see "Belle D’Jour," which is about a French housewife […]
UCLA joins Dream team at Playa Vista location
UCLA joins Dream team at Playa Vista location University to provide numerous services for model community By Anne Mai Daily Bruin Contributor Playa Vista is presently one of the largest undeveloped areas in a major urban center. But this is all expected to change as soon as the entertainment giant Dreamworks SKG moves in. The […]