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Regent criticizes affirmative action By Nancy Hsu When Katy Burkhart came to UCLA two years ago, she was against affirmative action. Today, she is convinced that the university desperately needs it. The topic of race-based admissions is a sensitive one for Burkhart, a second-year English student who said she grew up in a small, racially […]

Ex-gang members discuss community peace Despite low UCLA student turnout, hosts intend to repeat the event to further peace By Tatiana Botton Rolfe Hall was an unlikely forum to discuss gang crimes in South Central Los Angeles. But on Thursday night, opposing ex-gang members and community leaders were brought together by UCLA’s Multicultural Society and […]

NCAA’s new standards call for higher test scores UCLA supports new rules despite criticism of policy By Rashmi Nijagal The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently came under attack for its new proposition to raise the standards that would allow high school athletes to participate in Division I college athletics. However, the UCLA athletics department […]

UC president announces retirement After serving for three years, Peltason leaves amidst reactions of praise as well as criticism By Phillip Carter Daily Bruin Senior Staff SAN FRANCISCO — University of California President Jack Peltason announced his retirement Friday, beginning the search for a replacement to head the 127-year-old university system. Peltason will officially relinquish […]

Asian American center celebrates history Silver anniversary honors past full of struggles, triumphs By Betty Song In anticipation of Saturday’s kick-off to a year-long silver anniversary celebration, students, staff and faculty recalled the voluminous past of UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center. But although the center celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, it lays claim to […]

Dorm food debated Fatty foods, eating habits may cause the ‘freshman 15’ By Ben Gilmore Students living their first year in the residence halls often want to expand their horizons in college. Unfortunately, some dorm residents simply end up expanding ­ they gain the dreaded "freshman 15." "My freshman year I grew in many ways, […]

UC Regents propose new fee increases University financial health at stake while officials try to bridge budget discrepancy By Philip Carter Daily Bruin Senior Staff SAN FRANCISCO — Financial storm clouds loomed over the UC Regents’ meeting yesterday as university officials reported that student fees must be raised once again to keep the university in […]