Author Archives: Gregor Hunter

After a five-month investigation into accusations that universities have been giving lenders preferential treatment in exchange for money, the New York attorney general who led the search agreed to halt the investigation in 36 universities and one major bank. Many of the major players in the U.S. student loan market had been accused of creating […]

For two units, Jane Kim puts aside her international development studies major and dances to the latest hip-hop music. But she says this course, “Beginning Hip Hop Funkamentals,” is more than just dancing. The course teaches not only the moves, but also a variety of perspectives on black culture in America, focusing on the history […]

Senators and representatives from both major parties have come together in support of the Student Aid Reward Act, a bill which is aimed at making college more affordable for lower-income students. The bill, nicknamed the STAR Act, was introduced earlier this month and would encourage student loans to be provided by the U.S. Treasury rather […]

In protest against the continuing violence in Darfur, Los Angeles will withdraw $27 million from pension funds with companies that deal with the Sudanese government. “The city of Los Angeles is adding its voice to the international outcry over the genocide in Darfur,” said Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in a statement after announcing the city’s intention […]

Students came together last night to celebrate the beginning of Tet, three days of celebrations for the Vietnamese New Year. Ackerman Grand Ballroom was filled with people from a variety of backgrounds. They watched members of VietNamese Language and Culture club, or VNLC, perform skits, traditional music and dance, and wished each other “chúch mùng […]

The next presidential election is almost two years away, but in both Republican and Democratic camps, some candidates’ campaigns already appear to be in full swing. Names such as Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama, John McCain and Rudy Giuliani are already being touted as frontrunners, despite nine Democrats and 14 Republicans having announced their candidacy […]

Nonie Darwish, who was born a Muslim and raised in the Gaza Strip, will speak at UCLA today about why she defends Israel and criticizes the extremism of its enemies. She will also present the documentary “Obsession ““ Radical Islam’s War Against the West,” which aims to address how Muslim culture and media have been […]