In a strongly worded decision, a judge cleared the way for a lawsuit against the University of California over fee increases to proceed, overruling the university’s objections and attempts to block it. Read more...

Dozens of cars were ticketed for blocking sidewalks throughout the North Village on Thursday morning, but accounts differ as to why the citations were issued en masse. Read more...

Concerns have arisen about the substance of the international development studies major ““ being referred to as a “joke” and a “watered-down” major by one professor ““ and future plans for the major are under debate. Read more...

Ever heard of the “freshman 15″? It’s not a reference to the number of units per quarter. Rather, it’s the supposed amount of weight freshmen gain due to poor eating habits and stress during their first year away from home. Read more...

Of the various duties charged to the Undergraduate Students Association Council, the allocation of funding to student groups gives USAC the most direct influence on student life. Read more...

Of 34 buildings built in Westwood Village in 1929, only 12 remain standing. Soon, the number might decrease to 11. Glendon Manor, located on Glendon Avenue, is the last remaining residential building that was built when the area was established in 1929. Read more...

Obtaining financial aid may become more difficult next year as the federal government struggles to provide adequate funding for eligible applicants. The federal budget proposal for 2005, released by the Bush administration last week, asked for an $856 million increase for the Pell Grant program, but this amount may not be sufficient to keep up with the recent rises in tuition and Pell Grant applicants. Read more...