Thursday, May 7

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...


UC seeks economy, oversight in restructuring

The University of California has budgeted $6.9 million to spend on restructuring administrative procedures in light of previous controversies over undisclosed staff compensation packages that were brought to light in 2005. Read more...


Survivors feel pain, renewal

After being told two years ago that his stomach cancer had diminished, Roberto Martinez, a 21-year-old student from Santa Monica College, said he can still clearly recall being overwhelmed with feelings of thankfulness and rebirth. Read more...




Health service lacking funds, staff

Since last week's shootings at Virginia Tech, officials at UCLA's Student Psychological Services have received many more calls than usual from people reporting concerns about other students. Read more...