There is a bold new frontier in social science research ““ but it involves computer games and robots rather than humans. Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games, like EverQuest and The Sims Online, are gaining immense popularity worldwide and pushing the envelope of fantasy escapism. Read more...

The Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils hosted a presentation on sexual violence Wednesday evening ““ addressing a problem so underreported that many people who attended could not say for sure whether sexual violence at UCLA is a problem. Read more...

It’s not easy to talk about religion. Discussion on Jewish-Muslim relations proves even more challenging. However, on Jan. 26, the Muslim Student Associ-ation will kick-off Islam Aware-ness Week, a time dedicated to celebrating and heightening awareness surrounding Muslim culture, as well as shedding harmful stereotypes latched onto the Islamic community. Read more...

In recent years, UCLA students have watched many businesses leave Westwood, shopping choices become more limited, and the college town character increasingly fade into history. In light of these trends, the recent project approval of Palazzo Westwood apartments and retail center will have major consequences for Westwood. Read more...

Newly appointed College Executive Dean Patricia O’Brien will take the helm of UCLA’s largest academic unit ““ and she will find herself with countless opportunities to strengthen UCLA ““ if she remembers that students are at the core of the university’s mission. Read more...

With the possibility of student outreach programs facing extinction by the next school year, concerned student leaders and outreach affiliates have decided to take matters into their own hands. Read more...

If Tuesday’s State of the Union address was President Bush’s kickoff to his reelection campaign, then his bid to keep the White House includes an anti-civil rights message that would deter the progress and basic fairness sought by millions of gay Americans. Read more...