While the federal government, specifically the administration of President George W. Bush, may not be watching out for the environment, it is somewhat comforting to know that at least our state's attorney general, Jerry Brown, does. Read more...

Throughout history, every nation has reserved and executed the right to defend itself against lethal attack. Read more...

Both sides must be able to live as equals I really appreciated the piece on Gaza that was submitted to the Daily Bruin last week. Shaw, Kurwa, and Sheets were spot-on in “Israel’s acts of war poison peace prospects” (Jan. Read more...

The Gaza Strip is being wiped out and destroyed. Innocent people, including women and children, are dying. Read more...

It's a boy! On Dec. 27, at around 5:30 a.m., Bristol Palin gave birth to a baby boy. Read more...

Every day after class I am met with a hostile attitude from my suitemates as they struggle late into the morning hours with their math and science homework. Read more...

Over winter break, those ominous "Don't text while driving Jan 1st" electronic signs on the freeway repeatedly reminded me of what I have to look forward to in 2009 "“ more restrictions on my life. Read more...