As fires continue their rampage through Southern California, the skies around UCLA are growing darker and murkier. But according to experts, the stifling air quality should not last long and should not do any permanent damage. Read more...

Filling out an application for the University of California can be a lengthy process for high school seniors. UC applications require the disclosure of several pieces of information ““ including SAT scores, grade point average and a summary of extra-curricular activities ““ all intended to provide readers with a well-rounded picture of each college hopeful. Read more...

For some people, winning comes naturally. Just ask UCLA graduate student Paul J. da Silva. He received first place and a prize of $10,000 in the 49th annual Samuel Goldwyn Writing Awards Competition, improving on the third-place award he secured in the same competition last year. Read more...

A report released Friday provided an answer in kind to a report that sparked the controversy over UC Berkeley’s admissions process. The new report emphasized the importance of comprehensive review and stated findings that Berkeley students with low SAT scores were generally successful in school. Read more...

On the streets of Skid Row it is common to find gutters lined with trash and refuse, and tents housing the homeless lining the streets. This picture serves as a sharp contrast to the streets and shops of Westwood Village which students are more inclined to occupy. Read more...

UCLA students could soon have a new place to spend time with friends and meet new people if a plan for a casual dining space equipped with a bar is approved by the administration. Read more...