Thursday, July 16

Prop. 75 would stifle support for students

If Proposition 75 passes, UCLA will lose one of its main methods of influencing the state government, and this loss of political power could result in higher student fees, larger classes, fewer faculty and a less diverse student body. Read more...




Letter to the Editor

Left should have helped Miers win Many are taking Samuel Alito’s nomination to the Supreme Court as a sign that President Bush has succumbed to the pressures of his far-right wing base. Read more...


Government rules by fear

First there was the duct tape. Then there was the Crayola-inspired, color-coded warning system. Now the latest, most refined techniques are being employed in Washington for counteracting terrorism: made-up words. Read more...


Get wheels rolling on subway

In 1985, a clothing store exploded and went up in flames in the Fairfax district. Since then, the prospect of a subway running from downtown Los Angeles to Westwood has disappeared. Read more...