Kene Udoh said even years after moving to Los Angeles from Nigeria, he cannot part from his roots ““ he said he lives, breathes, and speaks about Nigeria at all times of the day. Read more...

The question of what happiness really means and how it can be achieved has been a topic of deep human thought since Greek philosophers such as Aristotle and Plato began to discuss the true meaning of “eudaimonia,” the Greek word for happiness. Read more...

Some people become paranoid, and others lethargic, while still others find everything hilarious and experience a case of the munchies. Marijuana draws various reactions from people, but it is celebrated by smokers far and wide on this day every year. Read more...

DEREK LIU/daily bruin staff Dining hall employees rallied outside Sproul Hall on Thursday in support of dining hall worker Julio Castellon, who they say was unjustly fired recently. Read more...

This weekend, 35 cancer survivors will join nearly 1,000 UCLA students and community members for a 24-hour relay to raise money for the disease. UCLA’s Relay For Life is planned to take place in Drake Stadium from Saturday at 1 p.m. Read more...

It was a scene straight from the runways: the music pounded as models showed off handwoven skirts, plunging V-necks and body-skimming corsets. But this show was different from a regular couture show: The materials used to make the dresses were all recycled as part of the “Outfits from the Trash Can” event at the Bruin Earth Day Festival. Read more...

The Supreme Court upheld Tuesday a 2003 federal law which bans partial-birth abortions ““ a law which has faced dissent from organizations and politicians that support abortion rights. Read more...