Few organizations suffer as negative a public perception as the Internal Revenue Service, the government agency responsible for the collection and distribution of federal taxes. The three letters “IRS” typically inspire feelings of fear, annoyance and anger in the populace, conjuring thoughts of vengeful number crunchers tirelessly working to pinch every last cent out of taxpayers. Read more...

The U.S. Postal Service has long operated with the motto that “Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow” will stop their postmen, portraying their employees as relentless individuals who brave the elements to meet the population’s mailing needs. Read more...

His Excellency Jean-David Levitte, the French ambassador to the United States, emphasized the importance for France and the United States to move past previous disagreements regarding the war in Iraq and proceed with rebuilding efforts together. Read more...

Christopher Mabry was just like any high school senior last year ““ except that he chose to serve in the U.S. Marines instead of attending college directly after high school. Read more...

Steve Rivera, a fourth-year biology student and Pell Grant recipient, works two jobs, one in the morning and one in the evening, to fund his education. Read more...

Committee formed to search for new lab director The University of California has formed a screening committee to assist the advisory committee appointed by UC President Robert C. Read more...

NICHOLAS WESTON-SWAN/Daily Bruin Mechanical engineering student Jonathan Hogstad plays guitar in the band Badabing and the Hong Kong Pornstars at the E-Week Idol 2004 talent show performances in the Cooperage Wednesday night. Read more...