Garin Hovannisian’s column (Aug. 16) questioning Kerry’s war heroism is as misleading as it is misguided. He bases his attacks on the partisan group Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, a cadre of attack dogs so lacking in credibility they make Nixon look honest. Read more...

In addition to rising course fees, many students are also victims of the rising costs of living on campus. This summer, many students have also been forced to sign up for an expensive meal plan that hardly fits their needs: a non-premiere, 21-meals-per-week plan. Read more...

In response to a quote presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry made regarding his desire for a “more sensitive war,” Vice President Dick Cheney blasted him as being weak on defense. Read more...

Two weeks ago, my fellow Undergraduate Students Association Council members and I, along with our advisers, entered closed session for the first time this year. Two Daily Bruin reporters and all other guests present were asked to leave, and minutes for the meeting ceased to be taken. Read more...

I had the privilege of attending the Democratic National Convention on July 26. I met numerous politicians from all around the country, and listened to speeches from many more. Read more...

The general population’s ability to vote and choose its elected representatives is what makes this country so great. Why? It means the people make decisions on issues that affect them, including jobs, education and representatives. Read more...

Over the past few weeks, the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s Budget Review Committee in a historic change allowed political, religious and other independent organizations to go through the process of applying for USAC base-budget funding. Read more...