In the words of Henry David Thoreau, “It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?” We need to ask ourselves this same question when we look at current political efforts to improve public education in California. Read more...

I know I don’t normally do movie reviews, but if you’re looking for a great flick to watch this weekend, rent the old 1963 classic “Jason and the Argonauts.” It’s an adaptation of the Greek myth, featuring our hero Jason the adventurer traveling around the world, fighting and conquering his foes without much trouble. Read more...

Do you think the United States-led war on terrorism has been effective? Sandy Harris Fifth-year, psychology “We’re so disingenuous, the United States. We’re not putting our true agenda forward. Read more...

While SARS has selectively spread, a sense of sudden panic that has spread worldwide. The psychological pressure and resulting economic damage caused by the fear of the virus is more damaging than the virus itself. Read more...

In the next few weeks the Board of Regents will be considering a student fee increase for the 2003-2004 year. Because this is an important issue for all students and their families, I would like to explain why this is occurring and what the University of California will be doing to help ease the impact on students. Read more...

With the recent implementation of the minimum progress requirement, we may soon find that UCLA has more in common with California Pizza Kitchen than USC. What could our fine educational institution possibly have in common with the purveyor of Italian delectables, you ask? Read more...

How will you endure a likely fee increase of 35 percent next year? Igor Sapozhnikov Third-year, microbiology and neuroscience “It’s a shame that there might be a fee increase, but UCLA is one of the cheapest California schools. Read more...