Tuesday, July 7

Muslims observe Ramadan by fasting, prayer

While fasting during Ramadan helps Muslim students to reflect on their souls and grow closer to God, the increased religious commitments also challenge them to implement time management skills and provide opportunities to commune with each other. Read more...




State sets high test standards

At a time when some states are adjusting their definitions of proficiency in reading and math to comply with federal mandates, California's standardized tests for third through eighth graders are among the most rigorous in the nation, according to a study by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Read more...


University of California Makes In House Changes

In response to a private report conducted by the Monitor Group, a consulting group in San Francisco, in April and a statement issued by Regent Richard C. Blum titled "We Need to be Strategically Dynamic" in August, the University of California Office of the President has begun a three phase plan to institute widespread changes in university infrastructure. Read more...



UC endorses new loan policy

The University of California announced new student loan policies Wednesday, emphasizing ethical conduct between UC employees and private lenders as well as several measures to aid students in choosing private lenders for student loans. Read more...