Appeals court decides in favor of UCLA in wage, labor dispute To keep housing costs down, workers won’t receive higher wages By Lia Ramsey Daily Bruin Contributor A lengthy court battle between the University of California and the California Department of Industrial Relations drew to a close last month, when a state appeals court ruled […]
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Helping homeless a sticky business for Jewish groups
Helping homeless a sticky business for Jewish groups By Karen Duryea Daily Bruin Staff Covered with peanut butter and smelling of baby wipes, three student groups teamed up Wednesday to meet a goal of making 1,000 peanut-butter and jelly sandwiches for the homeless. Students from Hillel, the Jewish Student Union and Caring Hands spent a […]
Arrests made in slaying of UCLA alumnus
Arrests made in slaying of UCLA alumnus Two men charged in connection with stabbing murder of Thien Minh Ly By Marie Blanchard Daily Bruin Contributor Two Tustin residents were charged Tuesday afternoon with the murder of UCLA alumnus Thien Minh Ly. The two suspects are accused of having stabbed Ly more than a dozen times […]
Negative ads turns voters away from polls, study says
Negative ads turns voters away from polls, study says By Tiffany McElroy Daily Bruin Contributor Negative political advertising undermines American democracy and decreases voter turnout, UCLA researchers concluded. Political science Professor Shanto Iyengar and former political science Professor Stephen Ansolabehere, have found that negative political advertising turns voters away from the polls on election day. […]
Sexual problems rampant among UCLA students
Sexual problems rampant among UCLA students Dear Darlene: I don’t feel like I’m ready for sex yet, but I don’t know how to tell my girlfriend without making her think I don’t like her. What can I say without sounding like a dweeb? Tongue-Tied Dear Tongue-Tied: At one time or another, we’re all afraid of […]
Supplements increase in popularity despite criticisms
Supplements increase in popularity despite criticisms Many students turn to weight-gaining products to add bulk, boost energy levels By Susan Lee Daily Bruin Contributor Bulking up is no easy task. Much like working out to lose weight, gaining weight and muscle takes time and energy. While everyday exercise is recommended by health experts everywhere, some […]
Students react to Mideast attacks
Students react to Mideast attacks Community members hope for peace despite renewed violence By Patrick Marantal and Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff What began as Purim, a festival celebrating the survival of the Jewish people, ended yesterday in tragedy with the bombing death of 14 Israeli citizens. This latest terrorist suicide bombing in Israel drew […]