Any strategy of withdrawal in Iraq should address objectives of the current administration’s policies in Iraq, such as encouraging the spread of democracy, and taking the fight to the terrorists so that we don’t have to fight them on our own soil. Read more...

College is supposed to be a place for us to obtain a full and relevant education, partake in extracurricular activities that enhance our academic experience, develop lasting friendships, and above all, become informed and responsible citizens who can make positive contributions to society after graduation. Read more...

Do you think California should have the Nov. 8 special elections? Why or why not? Edwyn de La Cruz Third-year, anthropology “Personally, (Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger) is just trying to make a mess out of everything, I think.” Kristen Lowe Graduate student, dentist “There are better ways to spend our money.” Robert Jonas Third-year, political science “Yes, because we as a collective people elected him as governor and it’s his duty to call it.” Bill Chen Second-year, electrical engineering “I don’t even know what the elections are about.” Harold Lee Read more...

The special election Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has called for on Nov. 8 could have devastating consequences for public education in California. University of California students concerned about public schools and their own university education should be paying close attention, as the governor’s so-called reform agenda will lead to more cuts to education at all levels and will weaken the ability of teachers and others to fight those cuts. Read more...

Do you think Cindy Sheehan’s protest outside President Bush’s ranch is an appropriate response to the loss of her son? Dawn Gonzales Second-year, Asian American studies “I feel her response would have more credibility if it had more numbers. Read more...

Education must improve ““ or else The Daily Bruin has not moved much further behind the misguided assumption that more money thrown at government schools is a cure-all solution (“Education in California has a long way to go,” Aug. Read more...

As reported in the Daily Bruin (“Researcher faces review,” Aug. 15, News), the Seattle Times published an article concerning my consultation call with Friedman Billings Ramsey. Read more...