The opinions included in "On the Record" (Feb. 8) revealed an interesting diversity of viewpoints on the events in Egypt. But there was also a striking overlap in the pieces of professors Gabriel Piterberg and Ismail Poonawala "“ both pointed to the lurking presence of Israel as a factor in shaping U.S. policy in this episode. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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February 9, 11:40 pm
Letter to the Editor: Israel has no role in uprisings in Egypt
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 9, 1:51 am
Social media may help drive protests, but revolutionary force lies with people
The Revolution will not be televised, said Gil Scott-Heron, an American poet and musician, in 1970. His prediction holds regarding the revolutions happening in the Arab world right now. Read more...
Opinion
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February 7, 11:33 pm
On The Record
What do the recent uprisings in Egypt mean for U.S. relations in the Middle East, and for the Middle East itself? Read more...
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ARASH DAVARI
Postdoctoral Student in the Department of Political Science
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 7, 11:27 pm
Gender discrimination in the workforce should be fixed with more comprehensive policy action
There is perhaps nowhere else where sexual discrimination is more blatant than in the workforce. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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February 6, 11:50 pm
Students should use university and informal counseling aids available at UCLA
Incoming college freshmen are reporting personal emotional health levels at an all-time low, according to a UCLA survey. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 6, 11:47 pm
Be a meaningful, not dutiful, humanitarian
A question came to mind near the sixth hour of my last (and final) Dance Marathon and lingered till the hellish 26th.
Did I care for those sick children? Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 6, 11:45 pm
Protesters at UC Irvine were ineffective, but not criminal
From decrying the Vietnam War to condemning the recent fee hikes, protesting has been a vital part of the University of California.
Too bad it's now considered criminal activity. Read more...