Traditions have been changing, but some families still expect their children to date, and certainly to marry, within their own religion. Thus lovers of opposing backgrounds must struggle, like Capulets and Montagues, against familial expectations. Read more...

Eminem blasted in the hallway outside the multipurpose room of the Veteran’s Association Hospital. The room wasn’t full of dancing teenagers. They were replaced by elderly veterans. Read more...

Concessions sales in Pauley Pavilion have dropped to nearly half of what is typically earned, due to mediocre attendance at men’s basketball games. With the team performing at its worst level since before World War II and with plummeting NCAA tournament hopes, students are filing into Pauley at drastically lower rates and buying less apparel. Read more...

It’s hard to imagine 12 grapes having much significance. It’s difficult to comprehend how 12 purple pieces of fruit could symbolize hope, desire and, most importantly, tradition. Read more...

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Provost Brian Copenhaver, Dean of Life Sciences Fred Eiserling and Dean of Humanities Pauline Yu will soon leave three vacancies in the six high-ranking positions of the College of Letters and Science. Read more...

Jones detrimental to Bruin Republicans I was shocked to read Andrew Jones’ submission about the affirmative action bake sale, “Bruin Republicans deserved face time” (Feb. 7). Read more...