Do you think California should have the Nov. 8 special elections? Why or why not? Edwyn de La Cruz Third-year, anthropology “Personally, (Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger) is just trying to make a mess out of everything, I think.” Kristen Lowe Graduate student, dentist “There are better ways to spend our money.” Robert Jonas Third-year, political science “Yes, because we as a collective people elected him as governor and it’s his duty to call it.” Bill Chen Second-year, electrical engineering “I don’t even know what the elections are about.” Harold Lee Read more...

The special election Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has called for on Nov. 8 could have devastating consequences for public education in California. University of California students concerned about public schools and their own university education should be paying close attention, as the governor’s so-called reform agenda will lead to more cuts to education at all levels and will weaken the ability of teachers and others to fight those cuts. Read more...

What does road rage have to do with Hurricane Katrina? My father’s experience with it provides the answer. But first, you’ll have to meet my good ol’ dad. Read more...

Do you feel less confident in the federal government’s ability to deal with disaster after Hurricane Katrina? Why or why not? Vinh Le Graduate student, teacher education program “I don’t feel less confident, but I am disappointed in the whole situation. Read more...

Race, class issues reasons for aid delay This is one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in the history of the United States. Where is help? A common question among survivors who had gone days without food and water. Read more...

Since Hurricane Katrina came so soon after the four dramatic hurricanes of 2004 (Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne) and the strange weather of last winter (including record-setting rainfall in Los Angeles), it is little wonder that people are concerned that something is amiss. Read more...

Looters, rapists, corpses, and gangs armed with stolen guns. Nothing but chaos and lawlessness. It isn’t Iraq, and it isn’t a third-world refugee camp. It’s America. Read more...