During a luncheon and dinner Monday, candidates emphasized promoting social programs and increasing voter turnout for the upcoming Graduate Students Association elections, which start today. John Slifko, director of elections for GSA, said the events were important opportunities for graduate students to familiarize themselves with the range of issues that may affect them. Read more...

In order to increase student diversity at the University of California, discussions for new student exchange programs with other American colleges have started, said university officials last week. Read more...

Phyllis Chesler said she believes her experiences as a woman living under Islamic law in Afghanistan have given her a perspective which few others in academic circles can understand. Read more...

For many of the thousands of students who filed past Bruin Plaza on their way to and from class, it would have been difficult to miss the sights, sounds, and smells of WorldFest. Read more...

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Over 30 people died this morning in the deadliest shooting ever on a U.S. university campus. Read more...

Los Angeles is out of the race. The U.S. Olympic Committee chose Chicago on Saturday to represent the country’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Read more...