On Nov. 29, Facebook finally announced improved privacy policies, but only after considerable protest including a petition, the intervention of Moveon.org, and a Facebook group of over 62,000 members. Read more...

The holidays can be amazing or horrifying, usually depending on your romantic status. The lights and the cheer are inspiring and enchanting ... when you have someone to share them with. Read more...

Bruin Democrats lacks consistency When the Bruin Democrats debated the Bruin Republicans on Nov. 27 (“Campus parties square off,” News, Nov. 28), several members of the Bruin Democrats were offended when Bruin Republicans speaker Manuel Velarde impersonated a MEChA member and started to make outlandish remarks that insulted the Latino community and immigrants’ rights groups. Read more...

While I watched the Republican presidential hopefuls during the CNN/YouTube Debate I saw a trend emerging: Most of the candidates are eager to rid the world of Islamic fundamentalism and replace it with a superior, American form of Christian fanaticism. Read more...

I'd never before imagined that I'd be called a whore, especially in public "“ and by a priest. Read more...

Because of a lack of willingness on the part of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum's operating commission to relinquish long-term control of the stadium, the University of Southern California has been forced either to agree to a contract of use not to exceed a length of two years or seek a new home. Read more...

Stanford housing officials have begun a positively progressive discussion on co-ed rooms in residence halls. Read more...