When Evan McGinnis, philanthropy chair of Sigma Pi fraternity, approached his fraternity brothers about running in a 26.2-mile race for charity, he was skeptical whether many would want to get involved. Read more...

The first female space tourist Anousheh Ansari urged UCLA students Thursday to pursue their wildest dreams, since she never let her childhood dream of space travel die. Read more...

A group of legal and environmental experts plans to convene today to discuss the effects of climate change on people and institutions across the world as part of a symposium titled “Coping with Global Warming.” Sean Hecht, executive director of the UCLA Environmental Law Center and symposium organizer, said the event is centered on the reality of global warming and the need to prepare for its eventual consequences. Read more...

Students gathered in Meyerhoff Park Wednesday to rally in support of the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, which is to be reintroduced in Congress next week. Read more...

As finals week fast approaches, so does the much-anticipated Undie Run. But administrators have voiced concerns regarding the costs and disruption recent runs have caused on campus, said Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student and Campus Life and Dean of Students Robert Naples. Read more...

After UC Davis ended its membership with the UC Students Association last year, the organization is contemplating ways to improve its visibility, connection and benefits to students. Read more...