When most students think of Santa Monica, they think of cool, palm tree-lined avenues, white beaches, the Pier, dinner and shopping on the boulevard. But beneath this bustling vibe is a changing city caught between its liberal roots and a burgeoning commercialism, and students are trapped in the middle. Read more...

In many ways, Melissa McClenning, Charles Kim, James Lee and Angela Yoon are just regular students – attending classes, worrying about midterms and papers. But unlike their peers, many of whom will later seek jobs or pursue professional degrees, these five will be officers in the United States Army when they graduate from UCLA. Read more...

Remember the halcyon days of yore when you were young, full of energy, and you enjoyed Parents’ Night at school? Those days are probably gone for most of us. Read more...

Sigur Ros “( )” MCA Records As proven before, and again on “( ),” Jonsi Birggison’s overbearing choir boy croon isn’t the most beautiful thing in today’s music scene (as some would have you think); it’s not even the main strength of Iceland’s second best musical import. Read more...

Petty Theft A parking permit was taken from a parked vehicle in Lot 13 between Oct. 13 and Oct. 22. That same day, a car in Parking Structure 1 had its window smashed and parking access card removed. Read more...

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Graduate students said they continue to experience problems with their university-issued medical insurance even after their student government has brought the issue to campus health officials. Read more...