Robin Shields estimates that it will take approximately three months to trek across the entire 900-km distance of Nepal on foot.

Changes to UC admissions policies have met with resistance from the Asian American community, who fear their numbers will be reduced on campus.

After a year and a half of stalled negotiations, the University of California and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 have finally reached a tentative contract agreement.

Some attributed it to race, some to change.

Bruins will join more than 1,000 foster children attending a day of fun, frolic, and games at the annual “Day of the Child” event on Santa Monica Pier on Nov. 9.

For most people, some social situations can be a little scary. Asking someone on a date or even having a conversation with a stranger can intimidate the average person.

After a year of stalled negotiations, picketing and court injunctions, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 has decided to unleash an even larger publicity effort ““ television commercials.

While academic competition has often been considered essential in top universities, social psychologists have found that competition ““ in excess ““ can ultimately lead to negative side effects, even deterring students from success.

As anyone who has ever pulled an all-nighter knows, the crash that follows consecutive hours of studying can be inevitable.

In an age of increased carbon dioxide emissions, skyrocketing energy costs and Al Gore, it’s no wonder that the new buzzword of late is “green.”