Imagine having the government forcibly shut down, with imminent elections postponed for months. It sounds like something that would never happen in the United States, but that is exactly what happened to students at Occidental College. Read more...

Dear Indie 103.1, I was going to make a request, maybe to play some HorrorPops or Modest Mouse. But I realized that wasn’t what I really wanted. Read more...

High school and middle school teachers teaching evolution in their classrooms may find their jobs somewhat easier with the creation of a new Web site by scientists at University of California, Berkeley aimed at aiding teachers in conducting evolution-related studies. Read more...

Students and other Westwood residents looking to plan an evening in the Village will soon be able to do so through one place ““ a new Web site that will be launched this quarter by UCLA Local Government and Community Relations. Read more...

The Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center will be increasing its optometry fees today, due to decreased funding caused by California’s fiscal problems. The majority of the changes regard the prices of contact lens fittings and exams, said Michele Pearson, the director of ancillary services at the center. Read more...

Way back in January, during his State of the Union address, the president offered a proposal that had both Democrats and Republicans clapping. It was something that didn’t happen much that night. Read more...

One of the primary goals of this year’s undergraduate student council has been to build a closer connection with the UCLA community. Yet many students say they still feel disconnected from their representatives. Read more...