House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said in a speech Thursday that if the Democratic party retakes control of the House of Representatives in the mid-term congressional elections, the affordability of higher education will be on the top of its agenda. Read more...

In the wake of North Korea’s successful underground nuclear test Monday, the country faced harsh criticism from the international community, as many countries questioned how the small Communist country intends to use its new technology. Read more...

The balancing act between ethics and necessity has proven itself to be a touchy subject in the world of animal research at UCLA over the past few months. Read more...

In the only debate between California’s gubernatorial candidates, State Treasurer Phil Angelides and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger verbally sparred Saturday night on issues including taxes and college fees. Read more...

As the second-most populated city in the United States, with 3.5 million people and an expected 50,000 more each year, Los Angeles faces complex challenges in its quest for a sustainable future. Read more...

This week a number of student groups will host events aimed at increasing the visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community at UCLA. Art, live performances, a barbecue and a resource fair are among the events comprising National Coming Out Week, which organizers say they hope will strengthen the LGBT community’s presence on campus and make all students ““ regardless of their sexual orientation ““ feel comfortable at UCLA. Read more...

UCLA became the first university to establish an endowed chair devoted specifically to the study of the Japanese-American internment during World War II and named Lane Ryo Hirabayashi to hold the position. Read more...