The search for a new vice chancellor of student affairs has been narrowed down to two candidates, with the possibility of a third applicant being selected to enter the last round of screening. Read more...

Nearly as devastating for Democrats as the “Republican Revolution” midterms of 1994, Tuesday’s elections brought good news for conservative voters nationwide, as the GOP retained control of the House of Representatives and regained control of the Senate. Read more...

University of California students will directly feel the effects of two statewide propositions that went to the ballot box on Tuesday, as voters approved a funding boost into the University of California, but rejected an item that would loosen up the voter registration process. Read more...

Gov. Gray Davis capped a Democratic sweep of the state’s major offices Tuesday evening, eking out a victory over Republican challenger Bill Simon in spite of public discontent with both candidates. Read more...

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The student group Campuses Organized and United for Good Health is pushing to revise the university’s smoke-free policy in order to establish a 20-foot smoke-free zone around all building entrances and exits. Read more...

Meal coupons that allow dorm residents to get discounts at on-campus food venues have lost their appeal, due in part to the opening of De Neve Plaza’s dining hall and lack of student knowledge about the program. Read more...