A Sampling of Clips for 
February 28, 2002

Study hints at how genetic mutations led to macroevolutionary change
Scientific American, Feb.7 -- A UCSD research team headed by biologist Dr. William McGinnis has uncovered a genetic mechanism that could explain how major evolutionary changes could suddenly arise in the body plan of an animal.  (Quotes UCSD’s Dr. William McGinnis and cites findings published online in the journal Nature).
http://www.sciam.com/news/020702/1.html

Tiny ant causes big trouble in California
MSNBC.com, Feb. 27 – A team of UCSD researchers led by biology professor Ted Case concluded that the Argentine ant is forcing the horned lizard into extinction. (Quotes UCSD professor Ted Case).
http://www.msnbc.com/news/716916.asp

UCSD undergrad med students ‘fly’ to aid Ensenada’s poor
San Diego Metropolitan, February – A group of UCSD undergraduate medical students called The Flying Sams will hold a charity banquet that will help fund a health care clinic in Ensenada.
http://www.sandiegometro.com/2002/feb/sdscene2.html

Easter bonnet parade benefits UCSD’s children’s cancer efforts
San Diego Metropolitan, February – Proceeds from the annual Easter Bonnet Parade and Hat Contest benefit the UCSD Medical Center Department of Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology Program.
http://www.sandiegometro.com/2002/feb/sdscene4.html