Valdez is a second-year undeclared student. By Frank Valdez Many anti-war activists insist on thinking of this war in terms of abstract concepts and ephemeral ideals, stripping the problem of its human face ““ except of course when it benefits their arguments. Read more...

Smith is a second-year undeclared student. By Sophia Smith I’ve always thought to myself: why is UCLA considered one of the most prestigious public universities in the nation if our students are so dumb? Read more...

Conservative voice also needed in academia I appreciated the insightful and hilarious piece by Andrew Jones (“Campus suppresses “˜right’ education,” Daily Bruin, Oct. 31). Jones’ thoughts were often mine as I moved through higher education. Read more...

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Chez Shadman Shadman is a fourth-year international development studies student who encourages you to expand your sexual horizons. E-mail her questions and comments at [email protected]. Click Here for more articles by Chez Shadman So you think you know all there is to know about being a good lover, eh? Read more...

Andrew Jones Jones can be reached for comment at his e-mail address, [email protected]. Click Here for more articles by Andrew Jones The argument that the American higher-education system has been subsumed by liberals is usually laughed off by the mass media and the intellectual elite. Read more...

Would you be offended if someone were to dress up as Osama bin Laden for Halloween? Maria Rodic Graduate student Education “No I wouldn’t be offended because I think it’s a personal choice. Read more...