Correction Appended Update Appended After 35 years of existence, the journey toward departmentalization for one ethnic study center may finally be drawing to a close. The César E. Read more...

The number of students admitted to the University of California fell 6.7 percent this year, declining for the first time since 2000. University officials reported 46,923 California freshmen were offered fall admission, down from 50,291 freshmen admitted in fall 2003. Read more...

Southern California residents may finally be able to breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that non-polluting forms of energy are just on the horizon. UCLA researchers are experimenting with alternative forms of energy, from improving the design of wind turbines to developing nuclear fusion. Read more...

As the University of California faces its fourth straight year of severe funding cuts, the Board of Regents wants to be sure that it has the best possible leaders at its helm. Read more...

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On April 24, Armenians around the world will commemorate the darkest period in their history. Through organized deportations and massacres of 1.5 million people, over half of the Armenian population was forcibly removed from its home of 3,000 years. Read more...

Should professors at UCLA be forced to adhere to an Academic Bill of Rights which limits their ability to discuss politics in classrooms? Pam Chew Fourth-year, business economics “They have the right to their own opinions … (but) they can express their political views only if it’s relevant to what they are teaching.” Jeff Snow Graduate student, business “I think they should be limited in their ability to discuss their politics in the classroom, because their role is to educate students and let students make their own decisions … and not try to use their position to impose their beliefs on the students.” Jonathan Sandoval Fourth-year, psychology and sociology “I think if (the discussion) relates to the class (it’s O.K.), but if not, keep it to yourself.” Janine Juarez Second-year, undeclared “Professors should be able to say whatever they want about their politics. Read more...