Amid cramming for finals, signing up for classes, and polishing term papers, students may not be aware that elections for residence hall student government start this week. Read more...

Top UCLA economists predicted “OK times in 2003″ Wednesday, but said ““ time and time again ““ people should not expect the sort of recovery that often follows recessions. Read more...

Four months after being hired for $1.9 million by UCLA Healthcare, the Hunter Group consulting firm presented their preliminary recommendations to a packed auditorium of medical faculty on on how to deal with the hospital’s current financial hardships. Read more...

What do two state senators, a student government election adviser and a Westwood historian have in common? USAC. Many alumni who participated in the Undergraduate Students Association Council during their college years said their experiences on council gave them various skills that have helped throughout their professional careers. Read more...

Stop attacking the French. There’s no reason why the country and its people should face American scorn for their lack of compliance with American and British desires for war with Iraq. Read more...

UCLA students will likely decide later this year between a more sociable Ackerman Student Union or saving an extra $20 each year. If a proposed online referendum passes fall quarter 2003, the Associated Students of UCLA will spike its annual student union fee from $7.50 to approximately $20 to $30, said Student Union Director Jerry Mann. Read more...

No one who has kept up with the news over the past few days can seriously claim a war with Iraq is avoidable at this point, even though President Bush himself continues to do just that. Read more...