The University of California will have a new president next October, and though the selection process is still in its very early stages, some who will have a voice in the decision have already commented on what the UC should look for in a new leader. Read more...

The UCLA Office for Protection of Research Subjects is investigating the possible connection of two UCLA researchers with controversial malariotherapy HIV research being conducted in China by the Heimlich Institute. Read more...

It’s sad but true ““ MP3 players have amounted to piles of steaming dung for the four years they’ve seen the light of day. OK, Mac users have had the iPod for about a year, but let’s be honest, how many people own a Mac? Read more...

One of the best things about Thai food is how freshly it is prepared. The food at Emporium Thai Cuisine is no exception. The spring rolls were a very good start, prepared with fresh cabbage, carrots, and sprouts. Read more...

Westwood does not have a homeless problem ““ it has homeless people, but they are not present in numbers large enough to present a nuisance to a reasonable, socially-conscious person. Read more...

Yankee Doodle’s isn’t so dandy. Trying too hard to incorporate all genres of entertainment into one building, this restaurant/sports bar/pool hall comes up short in each of these arenas. Read more...

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