UCLA revoked its sponsorship of fraternity Sigma Chi this week, dissociating one of the campus’ largest Greek houses. Berky Nelson, director of the Center for Student Programming, declined to comment on the university’s reasons for ceasing to recognize the fraternity but noted such action is only taken “with serious thought and investigation.” Other administrative officials contacted also declined to comment, citing instructions from Nelson. Read more...

It’s time to challenge yourself this quarter. Don’t take 21 units or work two jobs just to push yourself. Rather, force yourself to take risks that may make you cringe and finally ask your crush out on a date. Read more...

Al Franken has finally found the right place to work ““ a place where no one has to see his face. Air America, the nation’s new all-liberal talk radio firm, hit the airwaves this week. Read more...

During spring quarter, the biggest headache for many students is finding a home for the next year. Some will opt to commute from home through traffic, while others will luck out and get to stay in the dorms another year as a resident or as staff for the Office of Residential Life.  But most will be poring over classified ads and touring apartment complexes on the weekends. Read more...

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The UCLA Anderson Forecast took its show on the road Thursday night with national, state and local economic predictions presented in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more...

Group calls for Cinco de Mayo beer boycott Activists want Chicanos to boycott Budweiser beer during this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Albert Melena of the group May 5 With Pride said Anheuser-Busch dishonors Hispanic culture by using Cinco de Mayo to promote alcohol consumption. Read more...