For most students, UCLA is a safe place. Compared to other parts of the city, Westwood has few violent crimes. But sexual assault is always a concern on college campuses. Read more...

The man behind most of UCLA’s fiscal decisions, Vice Chancellor Steve Olsen, will soon be working with politicians, policy experts and the general public in an attempt to make the state’s financial structure more transparent and effective. Read more...

They’re always in someone else’s shadow. First it was their elders. Then it was their lady counterparts. And, now, it’s one of their own. But, this week, the group of rising American tennis stars will have the chance to take center stage at the Mercedes-Benz Cup. Read more...

When several hundred service union members and supporters marched through campus and chanted for higher wages and better promotion opportunities July 9, they didn’t have to understand each other to know they stood for the same thing. Read more...

Now that Sen. John Kerry has selected Sen. John Edwards to be his running mate, the campaign for the White House has shifted into high gear. Read more...

When Urban Outfitters opened a new store in Westwood Village less than two weeks ago, the occasion was marked by enthusiasm in the community. “We are just overjoyed to be in the Village” said Urban Outfitters Department Manager Kate Woodruff, calling the initial reaction from customers to be “wonderful, absolutely wonderful.” “The sales have exceeded what the company expected,” said Manager Jim Goldsworthy. Read more...

Presumptive Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry’s selection of John Edwards as his vice presidential running mate last week has stirred strong reaction from student groups on campus. Read more...