The most recent major hurricane to hit the Houston area was Hurricane Alicia in 1983. I know because I was there. With top winds of 127 miles per hour spawning 23 tornadoes, this Category 5 hurricane was a major disaster. Read more...

Senate should reject Roberts’ confirmation I am amazed that John Roberts, such a reputedly intelligent man, ridicules the intelligence of the American people by acting as though the Constitution were not subject to the highly subjective interpretation that all texts invariably are. Read more...

It’s another Thursday afternoon in Westwood Village and the vibrant sounds and colors of the Farmers’ Market hold sway along Weyburn Avenue. A 1920s-style, French-inflected jazz combo plays Django Reinhardt/Stephan Grapelli riffs to a shaded food court as shoppers take in the bustling, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Read more...

Any strategy of withdrawal in Iraq should address objectives of the current administration’s policies in Iraq, such as encouraging the spread of democracy, and taking the fight to the terrorists so that we don’t have to fight them on our own soil. Read more...

College is supposed to be a place for us to obtain a full and relevant education, partake in extracurricular activities that enhance our academic experience, develop lasting friendships, and above all, become informed and responsible citizens who can make positive contributions to society after graduation. Read more...

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...