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Campaign finance reforms proposed Environmental group joins in fight to stop ‘dirty money’ from controlling politics By Michael Angell Daily Bruin Contributor At a recent rally to drum up support for campaign finance reform, the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) did what monks of old did to dramatize sin: They staged a morality play. […]

UC task force hopes to reach communities New outreach program aims to make university more accessible to underrepresented students early development of those previously underrepresented By Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff Whether to buffer against the ravages of political winds or set the course straight after years of mis-navigation and leaky hulls, outreach is the […]

Web group offers aid, guidelines to Bruins Students with Internet homepages receive seminars, classes and networking support By Jean May Chen Daily Bruin Contributor UCLA’s Web Publisher’s Group is offering guidance and a helping hand to operators of World Wide Web sites on campus. Co-chaired by Office of Academic Computing Senior Technical Analysts Kelly Stack […]

Scholars explore marriage African American nuptials declining due to lack of males By Tiffany McElroy Daily Bruin Contributor According to research conducted by UCLA Professors M. Belinda Tucker and Claudia Mitchell-Kernan, there are fewer "available" African American males in America than 50 years ago. In their recent book, "The Decline in Marriage Among African Americans," […]

Stabbing inquiry continues Police are still investigating a Westwood stabbing from two weeks ago, officials said on Monday. "We’re still working on the case," said West Los Angeles Police Detective Brad Phillips. "There have not been any new leads in the investigation." Three students, including one from UCLA, were attacked by an unidentified assailant early […]

Conflict builds over Congress’ latest reform bill Communications Decency Act threatens access to ‘Net information, opponents say By Jason Packman Daily Bruin Contributor The last time legislation came out of Washington that dealt with telecommunication, people still huddled in front of a radio to listen to President Franklin Roosevelt’s fireside chats and watched newsreels at […]

Diversity council’s effectiveness debated works to ensure UCLA diversity Members defend work; critics cite lack of proactive agenda By Anne Mai Daily Bruin Contributor As the university deals with the potentially dramatic changes of the UC Regents’ decision to end affirmative action, the Chancellor’s Council on Diversity should have a a heavy impact on UCLA’s […]