The recent scandal at UCLA involving the sale of body parts from donated cadavers is worrisome for similar programs throughout the country. “Donor programs across the nation are contingent on public trust, and when public trust is violated, there is the potential for (willed body) programs to be affected,” said Kristin Liles, director of anatomical resources at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Read more...

The Rev. Tom Clerkin carries a little yellow card in his wallet at all times. In the event of a tragedy, the card instructs that his body be donated to the Department of Pathology at the UCLA Medical Center. Read more...

UCLA is the only University of California campus without a diversity requirement, and the Academic Senate should vote to implement one by the end of the year. Read more...

Admission of minorities to the UC higher than expected The University of California’s freshman admission of underrepresented minorities was higher than predicted, according to an analysis of admissions policies released Monday. Read more...

The next time you visit a dating or employment Web site, you might see a promotion for President Bush or Democratic frontrunner Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., on your computer. Read more...

Placing their political differences aside, the Bruin Democrats and Bruin Republicans are working together to change the undergraduate student government’s bylaws to give all student groups the opportunity to receive sponsorship and funding. Read more...

Transportation Services is considering a new parking system which may make getting a parking citation a whole lot harder. Pay-by-phone parking allows a person to remotely pay for parking by using their cell phone and credit card. Read more...