Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2004-2005 budget proposal may be a difficult pill to swallow for students worried about paying higher student fees. But a tough situation also faces the staff and council members of the UCLA-based University of California Institute of Labor and Employment, who may lose their jobs after Friday’s budget proposal recommended cutting all state funding to the organization. Read more...

The University of California’s Merced campus may have to open its doors in fall 2005 with only half the money initially requested from the state by campus officials. Read more...

UCLA’s ability to compete with other schools could potentially be affected by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposal to cut $11.6 million from University of California research. “Some projects have been reduced and will not receive funding in the future,” said Andrew Neighbour, associate vice chancellor for research. Read more...

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget has thus far unaltered his public image, despite the controversial nature of its provisions, according to policy experts from the University of California. Read more...

The Engineering 1B building is in the process of being demolished, kicking off the first phase of a multi-million dollar project to upgrade the Henry Samueli School of Engineering’s facilities. Read more...

While President Bush continues to deal with national security and the economy, the 2004 Democratic presidential primary candidates are waiting for the results from the first of the primary elections held today in Washington, D.C. Read more...

Empty storefronts are taking over the streets of Westwood Village, and the businesses remaining in the neighborhood are losing customers as a result. Stores like The Gap have increased the customer population in Westwood Village over the years, bringing consumers familiar with the popular brand of clothing to the area. Read more...