Friday, July 17

Hiring practices reworked at UCLA

UCLA has implemented changes to its policies on background checks for potential employees following the arrest of a man found to be working at the university under an alias to hide his criminal past. Read more...


Ethiopians make home in L.A.

Nestled between a small Rastafarian music shop and a Starbucks, a little ways down from the Miracle Mile, is a row of restaurants and stores which speak to an immigrant community that maintains one of the largest political exile populations of its kind. Read more...


O’Connor leaves her mark on education

During the debate over the next Supreme Court nomination to be made by President Bush, many recognize Sandra Day O’Connor’s role as an important figure in the Supreme Court’s rulings on education during her term. Read more...


High court seat vacated

A vacancy in the Supreme Court has triggered a political battle between liberals, conservatives and interest groups as President Bush considers this week his choice to replace outgoing Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Read more...


Competition would provide boost

July 4. Good time for a cold war. Now, I don’t often advocate unjustified wars ““ it’s just that our freedoms are slipping away. And we need Cold War II to save them. Read more...


Speaks Out

Now that Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has retired, what do you think is in store for the Supreme Court? What would you like to see happen? Read more...