Academics are often accused of living in an ivory tower of ephemeral debate and abstract thinking with little connection to the real world. Yet, when the UCLA Academic Senate voted Monday to officially oppose preventive war, a public argument erupted over the right of professors to display overtly political opinions. Read more...

Gabriel Piterberg, a history professor at UCLA, is not opposed to the war in Iraq because of catchy slogans, hippie culture or vehement anti-United States rhetoric. Read more...

The University of California announced Thursday the suspension of its study abroad programs in China due to the threat of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. The Education Abroad Program notified the 44 students participating in the programs of the decision late Wednesday night, Beijing time, said EAP representative Bruce Hanna. Read more...

The Undergraduate Students Association Council made the right decision to postpone a resolution Tuesday that could open up funding for dozens of independent student groups ““ many of which have inherently religious or political missions. Read more...

Among the mass of student groups vying for your attention on Bruin Walk, have you ever noticed the Poor Student Union? Have you heard the chants of hundreds of students at UCLA proclaiming “We are the deprived” or someone at UCLA actually saying that they are not from the middle class? Read more...

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When first-year psychology student David Johnson and his roommates were found with alcohol in their room, they received a sanction of 10 hours of community service and a questionnaire to fill out after completing an Alcohol 101 CD-ROM program. Read more...