In an attempt to fix some of the state’s financial woes, Gov. Gray Davis proposed $74 million in mid-year cuts to the University of California to take effect as soon as the legislature gives its approval. Read more...

To the relief of the university, lecturers and clerical workers changed their minds and elected to come to work every day this month. The lecturers’ union threatened a systemwide January strike numerous times last quarter, but both unions formally notified the UC last month they have no plans to strike in January. Read more...

Champagne corks flying across crowded rooms of people singing “Auld Lang Syne” marked the start of another new year early last Wednesday. With the beginning of 2003, students are making their way back to campus and have their own personal expectations for the year, as well as fears for the state of the world. Read more...

The University of California, widely touted as one of the country’s best bargains in higher education, became more expensive over winter break as the UC Board of Regents voted to raise systemwide fees for the first time in eight years. Read more...

Everyone knows his name, everyone knows his comedic style and, everyone knows about his success. Neil Simon has dazzled audiences with a number of funny, offbeat Broadway plays, Oscar-nominated screenplays, and even a Pulitzer- Prize-winning drama. Read more...

The Daily Bruin sat down for an interview with Jay Handal, president of the West L.A. Chamber of Commerce and owner of San Gennaro Café. We asked Handal about the economic problems facing Westwood and the possible solutions. Read more...