It is not often that you run across people who can recite the entire history of Middle Earth (where “The Hobbit” is set) without batting an eyelash. Read more...

For the past few weeks, my roommates and I have been acting strange. We live fairly normal lives, but when Monday evening rolls around, we drop whatever we’re doing ““ school work, weight lifting, even dates ““ rush home, and huddle around the television for an intense hour of mirth and merriment. Read more...

The Daily Bruin sat down for an interview with lecturer Robert Hennig, member of the University Council ““ American Federation of Teachers lecturers bargaining team. In November the political science department gave Hennig a pink slip, shortly before the completion of his sixth year at UCLA: the point at which the university would be required to consider giving Hennig a three-year contract. Read more...

In defiance of Wednesday’s 30th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the White House declared last Sunday to be a day to honor the “sanctity of life.” This serves as a reminder that thirty years after abortion was legalized, reproductive rights are still under attack. Read more...

Ask yourself: how often are humans cloned? Answer: never. So when every respectable newspaper in the country reported the friendly people at Clonaid (the scientific wing of the Raelians) had “successfully” cloned a human being, they brought a message to the people of Earth: cloning isn’t just for the movies anymore. Read more...

Levy has much to learn about sex Adir Levy (“All sex, no love make Jack awfully desensitized,” Jan. 15, 2003) makes the claim that “the more frequently physical pleasure is experienced, the less special it feels” and that based on this claim, abstinence from sexual activity prior to meeting the one “I truly love (i.e. Read more...

Are anti-war protests effective or are they just a waste of time? Gevork Danielian First-year, international business “In my opinion, they are not effective. It’s a good thing that people can get together and fight for a cause they believe is important, but when it comes down to it, the government doesn’t give the attention to the protests that they are looking for.” Justin Lu Fourth-year, psychology “I think they are effective because they raise awareness to people who may not have a political stance concerning war and they allow them the opportunity to take a stance against war.” Jennifer Balakely Fourth-year, psychobiology “It’s at least a good thing for the administration to know that there are a lot of people protesting who are not behind their decisions. Read more...