M.R.C. Greenwood, the chancellor of UC Santa Cruz, was named the provost and senior vice president of the University of California, the second-highest position in the system. Read more...

“John Kerry for President” and “John Kerry: The Real Deal 2004″ placards lined Haines 39 on Monday as Kerry’s youngest daughter, Vanessa, spoke to students and community members in support of her father’s presidential bid. Read more...

A judge set the date for the preliminary hearing of classics Professor Andrew Dyck on Monday. Dyck is accused of sending pornographic material through the internet to a 13-year-old girl. Read more...

Among the many campaigns being run for the March 2 elections, the L.A. County Registrar is campaigning for some extra help at the polls. Los Angeles County, like many counties across California, does not have enough poll workers to staff its polling locations for the upcoming Democratic presidential primary elections. Read more...

Dorm-dwellers seeking a late-night snack now have a few more options at the popular on-campus restaurant Puzzles, but whether they will give up old favorites in favor of the new snacks remains to be seen. Read more...

A lawsuit filed in part by University of California students against the governor over mid-year budget cuts may have hit a snag as the students wait to hear if the cuts will be implemented or not. Read more...