Local high schools are experiencing a phenomenon known as Street Law, where issues such as drug testing and homicide are being discussed in depth, leading high school students to take an increased interest in their education. Read more...

Several students and the University of California Students Association ““ a system-wide lobbying organization ““ brought a lawsuit against the Schwarzenegger administration Wednesday, alleging that millions of dollars in mid-year cuts to the UC were made illegally. Read more...

The year of the monkey ““ which represents vitality and activity ““ begins today, bringing with it firecrackers, lion dancers, red envelopes of money, traditional food and family time to UCLA’s Chinese community. Read more...

There is a bold new frontier in social science research ““ but it involves computer games and robots rather than humans. Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games, like EverQuest and The Sims Online, are gaining immense popularity worldwide and pushing the envelope of fantasy escapism. Read more...

The Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils hosted a presentation on sexual violence Wednesday evening ““ addressing a problem so underreported that many people who attended could not say for sure whether sexual violence at UCLA is a problem. Read more...

It’s not easy to talk about religion. Discussion on Jewish-Muslim relations proves even more challenging. However, on Jan. 26, the Muslim Student Associ-ation will kick-off Islam Aware-ness Week, a time dedicated to celebrating and heightening awareness surrounding Muslim culture, as well as shedding harmful stereotypes latched onto the Islamic community. Read more...

In recent years, UCLA students have watched many businesses leave Westwood, shopping choices become more limited, and the college town character increasingly fade into history. In light of these trends, the recent project approval of Palazzo Westwood apartments and retail center will have major consequences for Westwood. Read more...