A Sampling of Clips for 
July 26, 2005

* UCSD faculty and staff may obtain a copy of an article by e-mailing the University Communications Office

A Silent Enemy Out There
Los Angeles Times, July 26-Rip currents are known to ambush the unsuspecting. But knowledge can help stave off the panic and become your best defense. (Quote by Robert T. Guza, a professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography who studies rip currents.) More

Similar article appeared in:
Chicago Tribune, July 26

New United Way Chief has Community Pedigree
San Diego Union-Tribune, Diane Bell, July 26-Mario Molina, a Nobel Prize-winning chemistry professor at UCSD, was named a science trailblazer by Science Spectrum magazine. The honor reaches beyond professional impact to enhancing the role of minorities in science. More

Risky Drinking Habits More Common than Alcoholism
Fox News, July 26-Risky drinking affects far more people than alcoholism - or alcohol dependency, as it's more accurately described. And making things worse is our current way of dealing with alcohol abuse. (Quote by Dr. Marc Schuckit, a professor of psychiatry at UCSD.) More

Down the Pipeline
San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, July 2005-San Diego's colleges and universities have contributed enormously to the development of technology clusters. The successful commercialization of innovative technologies and the talented individuals that have emerged from San Diego institutions to lead technology companies have made San Diego what it is today. (Features UCSD, Jacob's School of Engineering, and the Rady School of Management.) More

Does Aspirin Work Equally Well for Everyone?
News-Medical.net, July 26-We all know that aspirin can help prevent a heart attack or stroke, but does aspirin work equally well for everyone? A growing amount of medical evidence says no. (Quote by Alan Maisel, a professor of medicine at UCSD.) More

Gompers Charter
Reaches Out to the Community
Voice of San Diego, July 26-For the first time in its 50-year history, Gompers is humming with activity during the summer. Staff, parents and children are on campus daily, helping to transform the old, drab, failing Gompers into the bright, new, successful Gompers Charter Middle School, set to open on Sept. 6. (Mentions UCSD.) More

Campaign Draws to a Close Amid Close Contention
Voice of San Diego, July 26-In an era like no other, in an election like no other, San Diegans traipse to the ballot booths today in what could be the most important decision in the history of the bayside city. (Quote by Steve Erie, a political science professor at UCSD.) More

Hot and Not Bothered
San Diego Union-Tribune, July 26-When the mercury and humidity soar, it's smart to rethink your fitness regimen and exercise more caution than muscle. (Quote by Dr. William Norcross, medical professor and chief of family medicine at UCSD.) More