Human cadavers have been used for anatomical study since the days of ancient Egypt. In the 19th century, law limited the bodies dissected by anatomists to those of executed criminals. Read more...

With an Australian-style greeting of “G’day, mate!” Geoffrey Garrett, vice provost of the UCLA International Institute, introduced noted ethicist Peter Singer Thursday afternoon in the Ackerman Second Floor Lounge. Read more...

A Los Angeles City planning commission unanimously approved revised plans for a controversial Westwood development project on Thursday. The new plans, submitted by Casden Properties, reflect several major concessions to those who oppose the project. Read more...

Starting spring quarter, students may think twice before distributing copyrighted material over the Internet. The UCLA administration plans to impose a more systematic process for sanctioning students who repeatedly violate the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Read more...

The University of California could lose more than $500 million within the next two months if a patent held by the UC is determined to be invalid. Read more...

All five Claremont College campuses canceled class Wednesday in reaction to a hate crime incident Tuesday, in which a Claremont McKenna professor’s car was broken into and vandalized. Read more...

You might be surprised to find your personal information posted online for anyone to see. The UCLA campus directory ““ which includes tens of thousands of student, faculty and staff telephone numbers, home and e-mail addresses ““ isn’t just for members of the UCLA community; anyone can access it. Read more...