As Americans, we take pride in the protests that sparked the beginning of our country’s independence, such as the colonists’ opposition to the British in the Boston Tea Party or other such contentions that have allowed America to reflect the ideals of a democratic society. Read more...

Massive Attack “100th Window” Virgin Records This album is great. Except for that today is opposite day. Or is it? Yes it is. Psych! Just kidding, it’s opposite day. Read more...

Faculty concern about a possible calendar switch from quarters to semesters permeated the air at a campuswide town hall meeting Monday. The meeting was intended to clarify issues raised in a report released by the Joint Academic Senate/Administrative Committee to Study the Academic Calendar in November and then facilitate discussion among students, staff and faculty in attendance. Read more...

Come Friday, I’ll probably be spending Valentine’s Day alone yet again, but this year I’m putting the blame on someone other than myself: more specifically, those estrogen-filled, male-deprecating movies known as “chick-flicks.” Title them whatever you’d like ““ be it “Sleepless in Seattle” or “Two Weeks Notice” ““ modern-day romantic comedies have all seemed to work against me in the same vicious way rich guys driving Ferraris make me look when I borrowed my dad’s ’85 Volvo. Read more...

The Los Angeles Economic Development Committee held a hearing Monday at City Hall regarding a proposed Business Improvement District for Westwood. Legislation to create a new BID will go to council next Tuesday with the expectation that it will be passed, although not without a fight from community organizers. Read more...