The Associated Press This is the world’s first contraceptive patch, made by Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. By Marjorie Hernandez Daily Bruin Reporter When fourth-year English student Peggie Jimenez began her relationship with her now long-time boyfriend, she made a conscious decision to use birth control. Read more...

By Kiyoshi Tomono Daily Bruin Contributor Forgetting a condom may no longer be an excuse for men if researchers at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center are successful. As physicians in the center’s department of endocrinology, metabolism, and nutrition, Dr. Read more...

  Illustration by GRACE HUANG/Daily Bruin By Dharshani Dharmawardena and Hemesh Patel Daily Bruin Senior Staff According to some scientists, the often frustrating feelings we associate with sex, attraction and love may have more than emotional beginnings: they could result from pheromones. Read more...

By Lisa Klassen Daily Bruin Reporter Enrollment in summer sessions has already surpassed last years’ figures due to reduced fees from state subsidies. All UC campuses were able to reduce summer session fees after the state allocated $14 million to the UC system, said UC Spokesman Brad Hayward. Read more...

  NICOLE MILLER/Daily Bruin USAC presidential candidate David Ehrenberg speaks to students in front of Kerckhoff Hall Monday while two other candidates, Karren Lane (left) and Dusan Miletich, look on. Read more...

By Scott B. Wong Daily Bruin Staff Some slates maintain that power is found in reaching specific constituencies, but others say the independent ticket may fare just as well. Read more...