Thursday, May 7

Program turns students into teachers

While helping out in an elementary-school classroom last year, James Beach said he watched kids' eyes light up when they learned something new, which inspired him to teach after graduation Read more...


Few sign voluntary spending agreement

Of the 25 candidates running in the upcoming undergraduate student government elections, only five have chosen to sign a voluntary spending cap which would limit the money candidates can use to fund their campaigns. Read more...




Celebrating Israeli independence

Bruin Plaza was taken over on Tuesday by hundreds of students draped in the blue and white Israeli flags celebrating the country’s 59th independence day. They danced, ate Israeli foods such as shawarmas and falafels, bought souvenirs, and smoked hookah in the “Puffs for Peace” tent. Read more...


Bids for USAC offices begin

The candidate orientation meeting for the Undergraduate Students Association Council kicked off election season on Tuesday night, as 24 candidates officially announced their intentions to run. Read more...


Changes to loan system pending

A panel of higher education officials and student representatives approved rules changes on Friday in a move to simplify the financial aid process for many colleges and students. Read more...