NASA scientists and UCLA administrators announced Wednesday the creation of a new research institute to conduct in-depth research of the relationships between local weather and global climate change. Read more...

ANGELIDES AND DEAN Today, 12:30 p.m. Tom Bradley International Center For the second time in just over two weeks, Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Phil Angelides plans to speak on campus today in the latest in a series of recent visits from high-profile politicians. Read more...

With more than 800 student groups and organizations, it is difficult to miss the enthusiasm and passion of UCLA students. Each day students participate in and help plan countless programs to benefit the UCLA community and the greater Los Angeles area. Read more...

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For second-year psychology student Kharifa Young, a blood-donating veteran, there is no greater sight than the collection bag being filled up with her own blood. As she watches the blood level rise, her spirits rise as well because she knows she is making an effort to help others. Read more...

Tariq Ali is not afraid to criticize ““ in fact, he is critical of the capitalist West, communist Soviet Union and all religions. A prolific author, filmmaker and historian who has called the United States the root cause of all the fundamentalist activities in the world, Ali is coming to campus on Thursday to speak about the social and political changes in Latin America. Read more...

RELATED LINKS Click these links to view sample questions for the new GRE on the ETS Web site. Verbal Reasoning Sample Questions Quantitative Reasoning Sample Questions Analytical Sample Writing Topics The GRE and the LSAT are both undergoing substantial changes in the next year, which include an increased length for the GRE, as well as content modifications to both tests. Read more...