Something’s rotten in Washington, D.C. The American political system is drowning in a pool of bull. The ways in which our country is dominated by wealthy special interests are numerous enough to fill a dozen books, and The Bruin doesn’t pay me enough to write that much (Actually, I don’t get paid at all.) So here’s just one example. Read more...

Ever heard of the “freshman 15″? It’s not a reference to the number of units per quarter. Rather, it’s the supposed amount of weight freshmen gain due to poor eating habits and stress during their first year away from home. Read more...

Of the various duties charged to the Undergraduate Students Association Council, the allocation of funding to student groups gives USAC the most direct influence on student life. Read more...

Of 34 buildings built in Westwood Village in 1929, only 12 remain standing. Soon, the number might decrease to 11. Glendon Manor, located on Glendon Avenue, is the last remaining residential building that was built when the area was established in 1929. Read more...

Obtaining financial aid may become more difficult next year as the federal government struggles to provide adequate funding for eligible applicants. The federal budget proposal for 2005, released by the Bush administration last week, asked for an $856 million increase for the Pell Grant program, but this amount may not be sufficient to keep up with the recent rises in tuition and Pell Grant applicants. Read more...

The face of the largest student-run campus enterprise is evolving to respond to a projected decrease in enrollment figures and a recent turnover in its leadership. Read more...

As Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller waits to hear if he will be allowed to continue as director of UCLA Hillel, the Los Angeles Jewish community pays close attention to the fate of one of its most important ““ and controversial ““ figures. Read more...