An old drawing style in Japan is being reintroduced as new in the United States, and USC anthropology research scientist Mizuko Ito presented the development of this Japanese animation and its emerging forms Monday afternoon at the UCLA Faculty Center to a group of about 50 students and professors. Read more...

Los Angeles Councilman Jack Weiss ““ who represents Westwood, much of the Westside and parts of the San Fernando Valley ““ announced Feb. 2 that he intends to run for city attorney. Read more...

President Bush stated that alternative energy sources were a priority of the government during his 2006 State of the Union address. The anticipated increase in research support in the area of clean energy research following the address may mean scientists will be able to make further advances in a field that has garnered increased attention post-terrorist attacks. Read more...

A different way of viewing illness is spreading through the medical community in the form of the study of Darwinian medicine. Darwinian medicine acknowledges the concept of evolution by natural selection as an invaluable key to understanding the causes of many diseases, and also suggests various ways to prevent them. Read more...

Who would have guessed that the latest international incident to make headlines this week would revolve around 12 cartoons? The cartoons in question were originally solicited and published by the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten because its editors felt the media were practicing self-censorship when it came to Muslim issues. Read more...

Instead of one night of celebration, Vietnamese ring in the New Year, known as Tet, with a week of relaxation and entertainment full of rich cultural customs. Read more...

Walking into the law school Saturday morning, one could have mistakenly believed it was a weekday. The typical din of students and crowded hallways continued on into the weekend as students from all over Southern California convened at UCLA for the 21st Annual Southern California Public Interest Career Day. Read more...