The University of California and the state government claim they have a partnership ““ a relationship that should, by definition, benefit both parties. But both need to take a closer look at what each promised to give, and what they can provide: the UC has yet to see the budget increase the state promised, and a state audit reveals the UC has grown faster in management, rather than academic staff. Read more...

By Robbie Hurwitz Exactly one year ago, I arrived in Israel for the beginning of a year-long program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. On my first day, I registered for classes, met my advisors and ate lunch at the Frank Sinatra Cafeteria. Read more...

Taxpayers have Starr to blame It has been reported that former President Clinton and his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, have asked a court to have taxpayers reimburse them for legal costs related to the massively expensive, multi-year Whitewater investigation. Read more...

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By Joel Schwartz We just worked so hard to save your baby, and last night I had to kill a healthier one.” These chilling words, spoken by a crying nurse, were said to my father after I had survived a blood transfusion and an operation allowing my two months premature lungs to work. Read more...

By Yoav Peled Your special letter from the editor on July 15 only added insult to injury. Would it be too much to expect, with the education you receive at UCLA, you acquire a small measure of respect and humility? Read more...

EDITORIAL BOARD Editor in Chief  Cuauhtemoc Ortega Managing Editor  Corey McEleney Viewpoint Editor  Cody Cass News Editor  Kelly Rayburn Staff Representatives  Edward Chiao Amy Frye Derek Lazzaro Robert Salonga Amanda Schapel   Unsigned editorials represent a majority opinion of the Daily Bruin Editorial Board. Read more...