At private universities across the country, grade inflation is rampant. Average GPAs at private schools like Stanford range from 3.4 to 3.6, while at public institutions, such as UCLA, Berkeley and UNC, the averages range from 3.0 to 3.2. Read more...

David Gray “A New Day at Midnight” RCA Records After a four-year hiatus, Welsh singer David Gray’s fifth album marks a maturation of the sound in his previous album, “White Ladder.” Everything from the jacket of the album, which depicts an illuminated skyline at sunset by a river, to Gray’s twangy yet sultry vocals accompanied by organic instrumental sounds, combines to create a homegrown and deeply reflective ambience. Read more...

Democrats alienate the left As a leftist, I was deeply embarrassed by the Nov. 7 editorial (“Thin majority a threat to democracy”). Just a few days earlier, the Bruin made it clear it was leaning left in endorsing such candidates as Camejo. Read more...

Read more...

After four months at his new post, Executive Vice Chancellor Daniel Neuman has settled into his position, already faced some tough challenges, and is now wary of difficulties that may arise in the near future. Read more...

Now that they’re settled into the new academic year, undergraduate student government council members continue to work on their campaign goals ““ with some shifting focus and others taking on additional challenges. Read more...