George Turner’s rebuttal, “Submission errs in understanding basic mission of student groups” ( Oct. 1), while making many valid points, unfortunately misrepresents my position regarding segregation on campus, multicultural groups and the Academic Advancement Program in particular. Read more...

Palestinians, Israelis both to blame for conflict Israel and Palestine face many problems on the road to peace. The deplorable terrorist acts often carried out by brain- washed Palestinian schoolchildren and the merciless retaliations from the high-powered Israeli military machine are, of course, the most obvious and personally threatening problems facing the region today. Read more...

Christina Paganini’s submission “Segregation practices permeate campus,” (Viewpoint, Sept. 21) was written in pure ignorance. As an Academic Advancement Program tutor and supervisor, I feel it my responsibility to enlighten you. Read more...

Paul Marian asked the question, “Will the Real Reagan Republican Please Stand Up?” (“McClintock clearly the better choice,” Viewpoint, Sept. 26). Well, Mr. Marian, I heed your call and here is my stance. Read more...

There is a good chance the person you were just talking with, sitting in class with, or eating lunch with is actually a criminal. Not the gun-toting, money-grabbing kind, but the sitting at a computer, listening peacefully to music kind. Read more...

Have the budget cuts affected anything at UCLA that you’ve noticed? Have you been affected by the fee increase? Tami Vuong Third-year, English “It hasn’t really affected me directly, but a lot of my friends have to pay their own fees and are worried about how to cover the costs.” Debbie Huang First-year, psychology “I’ve paid a lot more in student fees. Read more...

On Sept. 9, I drank an ice coffee and sat with friends for several hours at Café Hillel in Jerusalem. Twenty-four hours later, I heard the café being blown to shreds by a Palestinian suicide bomber. Read more...