Criticism of HBO misdirected Sorry, but I think the column (“HBO’s barrage of marketing adds up to brainwashing,” Sept. 21) was misdirected. Surely you can find a better example of network self-promotion than HBO, a premium cable network that relies on subscribers. Read more...

What did you think about the gubernatorial debate? What was your impression of the candidates’ conduct? Jesse Robinson Third-year, art “Other than the personal attacks, I think the candidates had a pretty good understanding of the issues. Read more...

By Mike Greenfield Rarely does one get the pleasure of reading a submission as completely foolish as the one the Daily Bruin recently carried by Daniel Cote (“President may not be perfect, but he’s better than the rest of them,” Sept. Read more...

At a time when massive tax cuts, a costly war in Iraq and a prolonged economic recession are pushing deficit spending in the coming federal budget to over $500 billion, action needs to be taken to help offset these staggering costs. Read more...

Sweeping budget cuts threaten the future of the University of California while officials scramble for ways to maintain the quality of the system for the people of California. Read more...

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She led one of the country’s largest student enterprises from the brink of bankruptcy, and after seven years, Patricia Eastman will be stepping down from the helm of the Associated Students of UCLA. Read more...