I am predicting an anti-climactic Halloween. After all, it’s been a pretty terrifying week ““ even without a day designated as “scary.” A monstrous fire ““ I imagine rivaled only by those in hell ““ has been engulfing Southern California since Saturday. Read more...

I would like to comment on the Oct. 27 editorial (“Students need to enjoy union, not just use it”) regarding the shortcomings of Ackerman Union. I agree that Ackerman Union could improve in its ability to be a social center. Read more...

The affirmative action debate is a very complex issue that requires careful analysis of concepts like privilege (i.e. white privilege), educational inequity, meritocracy and access to higher education. Read more...

On Oct. 14, I submitted to Students United for Reform and Equality a letter of resignation. I would like to explain the reasons for that decision and clarify how I plan to move forward with my goals as an unaffiliated councilmember. Read more...

Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger will be in Washington, D.C. today to meet with California lawmakers and Republican House and Senate leaders. “I will be known in Washington not as the Terminator but as the Collectinator,” he said, according to The Los Angeles Times, which reports that he actually will probably not receive much federal money at all. Read more...

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Do you think smoking should be banned on public beaches? Brandon Jeong Fifth-year, mechanical engineering “I think it is OK if they ban smoking at beaches. Read more...