t’s just past midnight Wednesday, and 15 to 20 people lay sprawled out uncomfortably on the sidewalk. No, they aren’t homeless; they’re waiting in line for the new “Star Wars” movie set to debut early this morning. Read more...

BANGKOK, Thailand “”mdash; Even at 4 p.m. the touts are at it on Thanon Patpong, a small Bangkok street of great infamy. “DVD, video, sex?” “Very beautiful women.” “Pingpong show, you come mister.” “May ow,” I say, avoiding eye contact as I walk away. Read more...

It wasn’t until 12:51 a.m. Wednesday when the gavel hit the long table to end the first meeting of the newly elected Undergraduate Students Association Council. Read more...

Current university students could save hundreds or thousands of dollars by consolidating their student loans in order to lock in the historically low interest rates. Economic experts predict that current interest rates of 2.77 percent will jump about 2 percent after this year’s 91-day treasury-bill auction in May. Read more...

The message is simplistic, a bit cliche, but unquestionably true ““ slavery still exists. While this week’s antislavery protests surrounding the issue of human trafficking are important, it is equally important to recognize enslavement that comes with a metaphorical, rather than physical, ball and chain. Read more...

After a 45-minute drive north through traffic on the 405 Freeway along a labyrinth of other highways and roads winding away from campus, about 12 undergraduates went to another class last Wednesday ““ only this time they were the teachers. Read more...

We’re taught since kindergarten that the best way to get something is to be nice and reach a compromise. Unfortunately, that message seems to have gone over our governor’s head. Read more...