PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa “”mdash; Race is still something almost no South African can avoid thinking about, even though part of the promise of the New South Africa was that race as an issue was supposed to fade. Read more...

An affair with a Pilates instructor, a couple’s experiences with literal and figurative strangulation, an academic whose specialty in moral philosophy doesn’t preclude him from delving into promiscuous sex with students and colleagues ““ such is the world laid out by Jonathan Franzen, the National Book Award-winning author who spoke Wednesday evening at the UCLA Hammer Museum. Read more...

A recent Federal Appeals Court ruling that would permit universities to ban military recruiters from campuses may have little or no effect on University of California policies, UC officials say. Read more...

Twenty-plus years of research and investigation have led UCLA laboratories to the newest discovery in the fight against AIDS. In 1981, the first case of AIDS was documented by UCLA scientists after a series of similar rare illnesses had occurred at the UCLA Medical Center. Read more...

Sherri Lewis had two Top 40 singles in the 80s. Her music video ““ petticoat, big hair and all ““ aired on MTV during the network’s first year. Read more...

No junk food means no extracurriculars at schools The school district’s 5-month-old junk food ban is hitting campuses hard with some losing $1,000 or more a week in funds once used for extracurricular activities. Read more...

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