Four years after planes crashed into the Pentagon and New York’s World Trade Center, “9/11″ has become a part of the nation’s vocabulary. The phrase remains a staple in radio and television broadcasts, and it lines the pages of newspapers and news magazines. Read more...

Students at UCLA and at college campuses across the country are finding themselves paying more for textbooks thanks to little-used supplements, according to a study by the Government Accountability Office. Read more...

When Chancellor Albert Carnesale leaves Westwood this spring, he will leave behind something to which he never gave much thought: a legacy. The rosy-faced 69-year-old chancellor led UCLA through the highs and lows that came during an almost decade-long tenure marked by significant changes to the UC admissions policy, severe budget cuts, record-setting fundraising, a cadaver scandal and ambitious campus construction projects. Read more...

A number of Bruins may find themselves roaming City Hall in the near future. The recent series of city advisory panel nominations by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has revealed a diverse cross-section of community leaders from all around Los Angeles, including a portion from the UCLA community. Read more...

The night of Aug. 28, in the French Quarter of New Orleans, was almost like any other Saturday night in the popular tourist destination. Throughout the evening, stores were still open, bars were selling drinks and tourists were roaming the busy streets. Read more...

The Bruin has been here longer than anyone on this campus. It’s even older than every campus building. And it’s safe to say that like a fine wine, it has only gotten better with age. Read more...

In late August, Calabasas resident Alli Tucker had moved into her dorm room at Tulane University in New Orleans and was looking forward with excitement to beginning classes. Read more...