UCLA’s College of Letters & Science has found a new leader to oversee the biggest academic division in the University of California system. Judith Smith, head of undergraduate programs, was appointed interim executive dean of the College. Read more...

Editorial uninformed While I commend the editorial board for voicing its support for the troops fighting in Iraq, I find its reasons for protesting the war uninformed and the nature of its editorial misleading. Read more...

Andrew LaFlamme, financial supports commissioner for the Undergraduate Students Association Council, has decided to disassociate himself with the Students United for Reform and Equality slate. He believes he can better represent the interests of students without S.U.R.E. Read more...

Culminating a three-part college tour of the country, Americans for Victory Over Terrorism will be holding a pro-war teach-in at the Ackerman Grand Ballroom tonight at 6 p.m. Read more...

This spring, graduate students can add to their research and teaching duties with the opportunity to serve their peers on student government. The Graduate Student Association will be holding the online election for next year’s officers April 16-22. Read more...

Opponents of race-conscious policies frequently proclaim the virtues of a “colorblind society,” where public policy and social values are race neutral. But within this camp there remains disagreement over how to achieve this goal. Read more...

About 100 students gathered in front of Campbell Hall on Tuesday to support affirmative action as the policy faces its greatest challenge in 25 years. Speakers also attacked UCLA’s admissions policy, arguing fewer underrepresented minorities are being admitted and those students have worse educational experiences. Read more...