Universities are responsible for encouraging students to develop their own opinions while also teaching them to respect the opinions of others. But students around the United States feel their universities are not living up to that responsibility. Read more...

The Golden State isn’t so golden anymore. According to a new study, the quality of life in Southern California has eroded significantly in past years, raising the question: Can the Governator make good on his promise to improve the state without raising taxes? Read more...

U.S. organic food sales for 2003 topped $13 billion, according to the Organic Trade Association ““ up from just under $1 billion in 1990. Fifty-four percent of Americans have tried organic foods, and 29 percent said they are now consuming more organic foods than in the past, reported a study sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Read more...

Wednesday’s decision by the Massachusetts State Judicial Court to legalize same-sex marriage is reverberating across the nation and will be a major topic of discussion today at a UCLA School of Law panel event. Read more...

As hospitals across California struggle to maintain efficiency during a severe nursing shortage, UCLA Medical Center looks on with an ominous sense of foreboding. The medical center currently has enough nurses to provide adequate patient treatment, but UCLA administrators are bracing for significant reductions in its nursing supply in the near future. Read more...

It’s 1 a.m. on a nondescript Thursday, and the line for Puzzles Eatery is out the door. As a BruinCard swipes with an affirmative beep and order numbers are yelled out one after another, students chatter excitedly in anticipation of the burgers, burritos and french fries soon to be filling their stomachs. Read more...

After winning its first game of the year Tuesday, the UCLA baseball team can take Saturday’s games easy. The team’s relaxation is justified, though, as the Bruins will spend Saturday playing exhibition alumni games against UCLA ballplayers of the past. Read more...