On April 20, the Food and Drug Administration released an advisory claiming that smoking marijuana serves no legitimate medical purpose. In yet another instance of politics trumping science in the Bush administration, the advisory cited no new scientific research and contradicted the most comprehensive government review of the health benefits of marijuana that has been conducted to date. Read more...

How can anyone protest a birthday? A day of joy, of happiness, of picnics, parties, barbecues and ““ in this case ““ Israeli flags fluttering in the wind. Read more...

It’s that time in the relationship ““ that time when monogamy begins to require effort. The initial spark has left, and sex, which you always thought of as a three-course meal, is becoming more and more like a tuna fish sandwich, oftentimes on soggy bread. Read more...

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As Israel reaches its 58th anniversary of statehood, Americans have come to enjoy many things Israeli. The software for the instant messaging program ICQ and cell phones, as well as the firewall and anti-virus programs that keep our computers safe, are all originally from Israel. Read more...

There aren’t many things I like more than free money. And there aren’t many things I hate more than losing money. It might seem to you, then, that I should be jumping for joy at the GOP’s new plan to would dole out $100 checks to American citizens burdened by high gas prices. Read more...

At 3:37 a.m., a guttural yell from outside makes its way through the brick and mortar of the otherwise silent chambers of Powell Library. I have been there for four straight hours and, feeling entitled to a break, quickly step out to investigate. Read more...