As a part of the process of becoming an official candidate running for undergraduate student government, applicants were invited to sign a voluntary spending cap pledge ““ but only a few chose to do so during the candidate orientation meeting Wednesday. Read more...

UCLA enrolls more low-income students than any other top-ranked public or private university in the country, according to a new national study. The study was conducted by Tom Mortenson of Postsecondary Education Opportunity, a national newsletter on access to higher education and found that 35.1 percent of students enrolled at UCLA qualify for Pell Grants. Read more...

Correction Appended Federal officials received an uncorroborated terrorist threat indicating an attack could occur today against shopping malls near the Federal Building on Wilshire Boulevard, according to the FBI. Read more...

Is feminism dead? A common belief is that the feminist movement is passé, outdated ““ exclusively meant for Victorian radicals and 1970s bra-burners. But as last week’s events illustrate, feminism isn’t dead and is not “old news.” This past Sunday, hundreds of thousands of people, including Bruins, participated in the March for Women’s Lives in Washington, D.C. Read more...

Recording Industry Association of America refreshes lawsuit blitz against schools The Recording Industry Association of America, on behalf of its member companies, renewed its commitment to protecting the rights of copyright owners and deterring illegal file sharing, bringing a new round of copyright infringement cases today, including lawsuits against individuals at 14 additional universities. Read more...

In the upcoming spring elections for the undergraduate student government, students will have the opportunity to vote on a referendum to ensure continued membership in state and national advocacy organizations for a nominal fee. Read more...

Ben Howland extends contract; Former Bruin signs with WNBA Ben Howland and UCLA finalized terms for a contract extension earlier this week keeping him in Westwood through the 2011 season. Read more...