Recalling my days as a junk food junkie, I would never have imagined ever loving vegetables, or becoming even a remotely healthy eater. I was perfectly happy with my daily fare of pizza and chips, thank you very much. Read more...

Whether you're a student lamenting an unjust encroachment on your newfound independence or a parent who delights in the welcome reprieve from an empty nest, Parents' Weekend has a lot to offer. Read more...

Shelters won’t provide solutions In Carolyn McGough’s article titled, “L.A. homelessness a prevalent issue,” (News, Oct. 15) it is stated that because of the rising number of homeless in L.A., more shelters need to be built in order to accommodate them. Read more...

Apparently Nobel Peace Prize winners no longer need to meet any of the qualifications for the award. Read more...

Textbook bill falls short of expectations The article “New bill restricts textbook prices” (News, Oct. 16) does not accurately portray my position and the position of CALPIRG on the recently passed textbook legislation. Read more...

I'll admit it. I'm pro-life. Read more...

It's not very hard to justify the need for student input in the hiring process for the next University of California president. Read more...