The message is simplistic, a bit cliche, but unquestionably true ““ slavery still exists. While this week’s antislavery protests surrounding the issue of human trafficking are important, it is equally important to recognize enslavement that comes with a metaphorical, rather than physical, ball and chain. Read more...

California bill about peace officers introduced LOS ANGELES “”mdash; Two California congressmen introduced legislation on Monday that would make it a federal crime to kill a peace officer and flee the country. Read more...

Jonathan Pan took nine Advanced Placement tests while in high school and was able to start at UCLA with enough credit to assure that he will finish his bachelor’s degree in four years. Read more...

Much is made of hip-hop’s do-it-yourself ethic, but RJD2 seems more interested in the do-it-all end of the music-making spectrum. The versatile DJ/producer will showcase his determinedly progressive instrumental music tonight at 8 p.m. Read more...

Ivan Berend remains deeply connected to his native Hungary, though he has made a life for himself in Los Angeles, teaching and studying European economic history at UCLA. Read more...

For the first time since students began their campaign for divestment from Sudan earlier this year, the UC Board of Regents publicly discussed its investments in the country in a meeting at UCLA on Wednesday. Read more...

The Undergraduate Students Association Council Elections Code is badly outdated and inconsistently applied, a fact demonstrated by the bitter controversies of the last two weeks’ elections. Read more...