The tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001 sparked an increasing awareness of current events in the world that often made its way into the classroom. Two years later, this presence of relevant world issues has somewhat diminished due to a lack of interest and the need to expand on topics. Read more...

There has been talk of monkey wrenches thrown into the gears of the recall election, of grand crusades to ensure voter equality, and of liberal judges on a mission to thwart the will of 1.6 million voters. Read more...

The Halloween decorations are up at aahs! in Westwood, with scary faces and ghoulish costumes that stare out at passing traffic. A few buildings down, one can find the Ann Taylor Loft, where classy and upscale apparel is displayed in the window. Read more...

SAN FRANCISCO “”mdash; It was business as usual for University of California President Richard Atkinson as he said his farewells Sept. 18 at his final Board of Regents meeting. Read more...

It’s rush hour on Bruin Walk. As usual, this main artery of campus pulsates with the flow of students ““ rushing to lecture, rushing to the dorms, rushing to keep up. Read more...

The past two years mark a tumultuous period in the United States’ relations with Middle Eastern nations. U.S. forces have fought wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and political efforts to reduce the violence of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict have achieved little success. Read more...