War and terrorism have prompted academics to question the role of the United States since Sept. 11, 2001 ““ and an honors course offered this quarter invites students and the public to hear answers from experts. Read more...

Attorney Frank Angel knows first-hand how frustrating the time limitations on public speaking at UC Board of Regents meetings can be. Angel said the governing body of the UC system did not receive proper public input at their meeting last Thursday and subsequently made a decision that could have major consequences for UCLA’s campus. Read more...

Even die-hard fans of Street Fighter are abandoning the arcade scene on campus and picking up the hand-held game controllers at home. X-Cape, UCLA’s arcade in Ackerman Student Union, has been no exception to this downward trend, as students lose interest in the games that typically cost a quarter each. Read more...

After a long and contentious wait, Westwood is hoping a new organization will work to promote business in the Village. A consulting firm hired by the city council is working on the shape of a new Business Improvement District for Westwood Village. Read more...

Concerns about the emergence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome has UCLA’s Education Abroad Program closely monitoring international health safety in Asia, and has students raising concerns about summer and fall academic plans. Read more...

The two leading undergraduate student government slates will have new company this year at the upcoming spring elections. Headed by Andrew LaFlamme, the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s current financial supports commissioner, a new slate called United Independents was recently formed and will compete for positions in the 2003 USAC elections. Read more...

Since the death of highly involved student leader Cynthia Rabuy in a traffic collision last week, her peers, colleagues and relatives have spent the last few days reflecting on her life and working on plans to memorialize her. Read more...