Fans of the hit show “American Idol” know watching clips of the terrible singers is an added perk of the show. In fact, they’ve had multiple episodes highlighting sub-par, out-of-tune and puberty-stricken contestants who are hoping to make it to the top of the “American Idol” hierarchy and score a recording contract. Read more...

Last April, 30 Santa Monica high school students eagerly awaited the arrival of their UCLA peer advisers and tutors. This was no ordinary morning because on this day they would visit UCLA to shadow their college role models. Read more...

When it comes to human rights and basic freedoms, the Arab and Muslim world could learn a thing or two from Israel. In Iran, a woman must receive her husband’s permission to leave the country or start a business. Read more...

Last month, the University of California Board of Regents passed a resolution censuring its chairman, John Moores, for his public allegations that the university likely still uses race-based preferences in admissions. Read more...

As University of California students and taxpayers in the United States, we are supporting Israel’s actions through UC investments and international aid. But many of us do not know what we are supporting. Read more...

Most folks know that striving for neutrality, whether in media, politics or law, is a lot like aiming for the Presidential Fitness Award in junior high ““ especially when athletics are secondary to an impressive science fiction collection. Read more...

I was glad to read that UCLA is having a consciousness-raising Palestine Awareness Week. Two points are worth mentioning regarding Monday’s Daily Bruin. First, Oren Lazar’s submission, “Awareness week should stress positive progress” (April 12), makes one good point, but otherwise misses the boat. Read more...