Today we’re going to talk about the place of humor in a newspaper. But before we get to that, I must say, “Family Guy” is back on the air, and that is way more important than student elections, labor strikes or anything else that happened this month at UCLA. Read more...

Why is it that the mere mention of arranged marriage incites cries of sympathy and pity? The only conclusion I can draw from these unexpected reactions is that people still have archaic notions of arranged marriage as the utmost violation of human rights. Read more...

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What is virginity worth? As individuals and a society we are often afflicted with many difficult and unfortunate problems that send us clamoring for solutions. The passion with which many people attempt to draw attention to and solve these problems is admirable. Read more...

Practice what you preach; leave spirituality undefined For all his ranting about the lack of critical thinking by those who identify with some sort of spirituality (“Spirituality Misleading, Irrational,” May 9), Jeff Peoples seems to have forgotten how to apply a critical lens to his own work. Read more...

Today, some students are celebrating the establishment of the state of Israel 57 years ago. For Palestinians, however, this day marks the anniversary of the end of life as they had known it for centuries. Read more...

Today is a very special day for those who love freedom and democracy. Today is Israel’s 57th birthday. Since its founding, Israel has been a faithful ally of the United States, and this relationship has significantly helped both nations. Read more...