Wednesday, May 6

Letter to the Editor: Columnist misses point of Prop. 4

Though I can understand where columnist Nicole Forde is coming from ("Prop. 4 may drive teen girls to abort illegally," Oct. 15), you have to realize that the more pressing issue here (more so than intolerant, drunken parents) is protecting young girls from child predators who use secret abortions to cover up their crimes. Read more...



Get used to the noise

I think everyone who lives in the apartments has heard the roars. Your eyes pop open, and you’re suddenly 100 percent sure that a helicopter is landing on your roof. Read more...


Young people are not apathetic

“Don’t vote. … No, seriously, don’t vote. … This is one of the biggest financial disasters in American history. … Why would you vote?” This is a quote from the latest star-filled public service announcement encouraging 20-somethings and us college students to vote. Read more...


Obama resonates with Europeans

With the continuing U.S. economic meltdown having a domino effect worldwide, and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, the next American president will have to project savoir-faire not only at home, but also abroad. Read more...


Letters to the Editor: October 17, 2008

Columnist lets off Congress too easily Regarding Rashmi Joshi’s recent column, “As economy falls, we should stop to pick it up” (Oct. 13), I am not sure how the bailout package can be interpreted as a “punishment” for Wall Street, “fueled by humanity’s need to punish renegades”. Read more...