It’s impossible to be too careful when attempting to supplement underfunded and understaffed on-campus mental health resources. During last week’s undergraduate student government meeting, Student Wellness Commissioner Marvin Chen said his office is working with UCLA Student Affairs to create a peer counseling support network and address the gap within current mental health services on campus. Read more...

In his first six months as vice chancellor of equity, diversity and inclusion, Jerry Kang has proven he knows what to say. From speaking at a Black Bruins Matter protest to implementing his CrossCheck blog to discuss social issues on campus, he’s acknowledged the concerns that frustrated student activists have called on the administration to address. Read more...

Gov. Jerry Brown and University of California President Janet Napolitano agreed in the May budget revision last year that the UC would restructure its retirement plan to be more sustainable and the state would allocate $436 million over the next three years to the UC’s pension fund. Read more...

Just like the masses of people that will swell the John Wooden Center to capacity this month, it’s time to make a few New Year’s resolutions. Read more...

After the shooting that left 14 dead in San Bernardino, California last week, the nation is searching for a way to heal. Some have held vigils. Read more...

The University of California, San Diego has a vibrant alternative student media. The roster is expansive, and includes undergraduate research journals, fashion magazines and competing humor magazines. Read more...