Wednesday, May 6

Science&Health: Herbs, teas provide useful option

In a pill-popping culture, it seems common to reach for a bottle of capsules to cure common ailments such as headaches, insomnia, depression and pain. But for mild illness, there are alternative treatments, many of which have been used for centuries before manufactured drugs existed. Read more...




Schwarzenegger’s back

Incumbent Arnold Schwarzenegger was reelected for a second term as governor Tuesday night as support from voters put him thousands of votes ahead of Democratic challenger Phil Angelides. Read more...


Power shift to make Congress accountable

For the first time in 12 years, the Democratic Party will control a branch of Congress. This is a victory for all Americans ““ not just the liberals ““ bringing an end to the one-party rule that has dominated the federal government since President Bush took on the presidency. Read more...



National fraternity seeks return to Greek system

Delta Lambda Phi National Social Fraternity is just like any other collegiate fraternity. They rush. They pledge. They even promise an eternal bond of brotherhood. But DLP is different in that their 2,000 members mainly identify themselves as gays, bisexuals or progressives ““ a roster that is relatively unheard of in the fraternity community. Read more...