Wildfires have been ravaging Southern California, destroying houses in neighborhoods that may seem distant to the UCLA community. But the devastating blazes have hit home for many students, several of whom are just beginning to cope with their losses. Read more...

Mexican culture does not support rape I find it disgusting and appalling that Brenda Walker equates the act of rape to that of “Latin” men and “Latin” cultures as a justification to control immigration from Mexico. Read more...

The Voting Rights Student Initiative seems simple enough. It is advertised as a guarantee that all students ““ regardless of their race, ethnicity or age ““ get a vote in undergraduate student government elections. Read more...

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A report that reviews the instructional enhancement initiative ““ a mandatory student fee that pays for campus computer and Internet facilities ““ began this week and will be submitted to the chancellor in the spring. Read more...

Bear receives extensive dental work TACOMA, Wash. ““ It was checkup day for Boris the polar bear, as the 1,018-pound carnivore underwent two root canals and other medical checks while under anesthesia at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium over the weekend. Read more...

Securing a meeting with Chancellor Albert Carnesale can be as hard as getting into UCLA. But the chancellor gave five students 10 minutes each on Monday to exchange ideas, praises, hopes and concerns for the university. Read more...