Author Archives: Christian Mignot

When he was in elementary school, Kenny Hong used to get up early in the mornings to watch cartoons on television like X-Men and Garfield. Now, as a fourth-year business economics student, he wakes up at 6 a.m. to follow financial markets on CNBC. Hong is one of many UCLA students engaged in investing on […]

A recently released report by the Department of Education confirmed allegations made in 2000 that the University of California underreported crimes on UC campuses for that year. The two-year study, which was completed on March 31, also indicated the UC has since altered its methods significantly so crime figures are now correctly compiled and submitted […]

A lawsuit brought to the Supreme Court regarding the usage of affirmative action policies at the University of Michigan once again sparked debate on the controversial subject. The 81 “friend of the court” briefs filed by supporters and opponents of the policy provide an accurate indication of the vested interest that so many parties have […]

Janina Montero, visiting the UCLA campus for the first time since her appointment as the next vice chancellor for student affairs, said she will rely on past experiences to tackle new challenges. At the same time, she acknowledges that UCLA is very different from schools where she was previously employed. Scheduled to take office on […]

The build up to a potential war on Iraq has afflicted the nation with a deep sense of uncertainty about the national economy, depressing investor sentiment and increasing gasoline prices, according to economists from The Anderson School at UCLA. With the decision to initiate the conflict hanging in the balance, wary investors who are unwilling […]

Sex toys. Whipped cream. Bondage. Caught your attention? Of course. Everybody loves to read about sex. Sex columns have become popular features over the last few years in college publications across the nation. These aren’t your ordinary, boring, health-related kind of sex columns. No ““ instead there are humorous pieces about important educational issues, like […]

More than 400 demonstrators wearing and waving blue, yellow and red flags gathered Sunday at the Federal Building to demand the resignation of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Amid shouts of “Fuera Chavez,” (Out with Chavez), all who attended and were registered Venezuelan voters signed a petition calling for a recall referendum on the leftist president’s […]