Summer is here, which means liquid consumption is on the rise. More students are turning to soft drinks labeled “diet” and “sugar-free,” as sugar substitutes found in these sodas seem to be the ideal no-hassle solution for our calorie-counting craze. Read more...

Lack of diversity lets down students UCLA admissions demonstrates a lack of commitment to diversity and irresponsibility toward the communities that UCLA purports to serve. The graduate admissions Web site states that “diversity is essential to producing graduates who are capable of leading a multi-cultural society.” If there is a lack of diversity within our classrooms, how can we lead such a society? Read more...

By Zachary Parente In our activist efforts, UCLA and USC have much in common. Many political and social groups at USC have UCLA counterparts, and the Bruins seem concerned with the same social and global issues as the Trojans. Read more...

In a recent submission, Stanley Johnson expressed concern about the low number of African American freshmen enrolling at UCLA this fall. I share his dismay and would like to add my perspective and correct what I believe to be some misperceptions. Read more...

On behalf of your student government, the Undergraduate Students Association Council, I invite you to explore all this campus has to offer. Take it from a senior: The cliche that you learn more from your classmates than from your classes fully applies at UCLA. Read more...

UCLA has been at the center of much criticism regarding African American student applicants and admissions policies and decisions. Of the 4,852 freshmen expected to enroll at UCLA in fall 2006, only 96 ““ or approximately 2 percent ““ will be African American. Read more...

The records 10-2 and 32-7 might not mean much to the average person, but to any Bruins fan they are symbols of two of the best seasons in UCLA sports in recent history. Read more...