University of California President Richard Atkinson pledged to “take decisive action” in response to multiple federal investigations at Los Alamos National Laboratory. In a statement released Friday, Atkinson said he was “very concerned” about recent allegations of theft and cover-ups at the UC-managed nuclear lab. Read more...

The homogenizing of America’s children begins at an early age in the public school system where everyone is told to color inside the lines, get in line, shut up, and accept everything the teacher says “just because.” Though it is important to set the ground rules for society and preach the advantages of discipline, anyone who dares to display an iota of individuality is disciplined. 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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Students who are not going home for Thanksgiving can celebrate in the residence halls. Georgiana Galateanu, Romanian studies professor and Sproul Hall’s faculty-in-residence, is opening her apartment to students who will be spending the holiday on campus. Read more...