Thousands of miles away from the Middle East, few members of the UCLA community have a direct connection with the Iraq conflict. But UCLA alumnus and die-hard Bruin athletics fan Sameer Bakhda does. Read more...

Bake sale misunderstood Because readers could get a false understanding regarding “Affirmative Action Bake Sale, Reloaded,” (News, May 22) let me address some of the quoted comments. Read more...

It may seem the debate on a possible switch to semesters is over, as faculty members voted overwhelmingly to stay on a quarter system. Chancellor Albert Carnesale, however, has made it clear from the beginning that the final decision is an administrative one and that he might not go with the Academic Senate’s recommendation. Read more...

The campus-wide hiring freeze implemented two years ago by Chancellor Albert Carnesale has since had a considerable impact on the working environment for many employees at UCLA. Read more...

Several Bruin Republicans parodied affirmative action by selling Oreos, Twinkies and crackers for race-based prices on Bruin Walk on Wednesday, but they never meant it to end in chaos. Read more...

Although concerns sometimes arise over fair treatment of subcontracted manual workers at institutions of higher education, UCLA is safeguarded from dealing with subcontractors with questionable working practices. Read more...

Loud applause, high-fives and hugs characterized a 2002-2003 undergraduate student government meeting for the first time this year ““ it was also the last meeting this year. Read more...