“Thank God this whole tsunami thing didn’t happen someplace like Florida or Texas. You know, somewhere more … American. ‘Cause then it’d be a real tragedy, instead of something I can change the channel on.” As much as I am annoyed with a society that determines the value of lost lives based on ethnicity, geographical location and ratings, that’s nothing compared to the vitriol I feel for my government right now. Read more...

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Outrage should be directed at the true human rights violators It is noble of Noor Hashem to point out that human rights in our own country are being trampled in her column “Paranoia is getting out of hand” (Dec. Read more...

After seeing two guys bulldoze an old lady to get to the alcohol at Ralphs last week, it dawned on us that the meaning of “polite” has been lost on our generation. Read more...

Pop psychology teaches us that admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery. So say it along with me. Hello, my name is (insert name here). Read more...

I was baffled when Sen. John Kerry conceded in November. But I wasn’t confused regarding why Kerry thought there was no way he could take Ohio. Read more...

Even though my advocacy of the UCLA College’s proposed diversity requirement is readily available, I feel compelled to address a few misconceptions about the requirement that have been advanced by Professor Matt Malkan’s submission, “Diversity requirement needs definition, review” (Nov. Read more...