Continuing a tradition of in-house contenders, this year’s unopposed candidate for the position of external vice president is a longtime face in the EVP office. John Vu, like his predecessors, has had two years of proven experience that should translate into a productive term. Read more...

In the race for the internal vice president position ““ one of the most contested posts ““ Genevieve Espinosa stands out as an adequately experienced and capable candidate in what is otherwise a pool of weak competitors. Read more...

At a presidential debate Friday, independent candidate Doug Ludlow noted he was positioned in the middle at the candidates’ table ““ between Allende Palma/Saracho and Josh Lawson. Read more...

Quake hits Santa Barbara area: A magnitude 4.6 earthquake centered in the Pacific ocean rattled Santa Barbara residents awake Sunday morning but apparently caused no injuries or damage, police reported. Read more...

The Undergraduate Students Association Council represents all undergraduate students, yet many students are still unaware such an entity exists. With elections just a few days away, this year’s candidates have plans to strengthen USAC’s visibility in the coming year. Read more...

Travel in Europe will become more convenient in the future, experts say, after the European Union welcomed 10 new members on May 1 who are expected to adopt the euro, the single EU currency. Read more...

While some university outreach programs are facing cutbacks in light of state budget cuts, the Riordan Programs at the UCLA Anderson School of Management plan on continued growth. Read more...