Touring professor Omar Ali spoke to students at Franz Hall Thursday night about reforming the current political system to include the voices of ordinary citizens and about the importance of participating in politics. Read more...

The UC system faces budget cuts in light of a projected $21 billion state budget deficit through the 2003-2004 fiscal year, according to nonpartisan legislative financial analyst Elizabeth Hill. Read more...

A few members of student government ran against no opposition last spring intending to continue their offices’ longstanding traditional programming, while another member looks to use increased funds to attract bigger names to Westwood Plaza. Read more...

“Would you like fries with that?” may become Westwood’s new motto if certain legislation isn’t overturned. Nearly every restaurant, fast food establishment and homeowners’ association in Westwood has joined forces to appeal new legislation that would allow an influx of fast food restaurants into the Village. Read more...

Lately it is quite appropriate that the elephant is the Republican mascot; the party’s recent rhetoric regarding the war on Iraq makes about as much sense as what those animals fling at zoo passersby. Read more...

In response to controversy over the admissions process enacted last year, the University of California will require applicants to verify additional information in their applications. Starting next fall, the university will check information found in personal statements before guaranteeing admission, but it is undecided how this will be accomplished. Read more...

For months, headlines like “Bush Signals: The Time to Act is Now” and “Italy Braces for Anti-War Clashes” have filled the airwaves and news pages on a daily basis. Read more...