As a Jewish woman studying Islam and Arabic, I inevitably get one of two reactions from my community when I reveal my academic interests: The majority of people are kind and interested, and make it clear that my subject fascinates them. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 7, 10:53 pm
Fading Islamic Studies expands tolerance
Arts, Opinion Columns
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October 7, 12:36 am
Fire in the Kitchen: _An epic quest for orzo, culinary progress_
If my trip to the grocery store to buy orzo had a literary equivalent, it would have been Homer's "Odyssey." Read more...
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Pictured are the ingredients, preparation and final result of Greek orzo. The recipe was submitted by Debra Dralle, the director of staff human resources for the College of Letters and Science.
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 6, 11:50 pm
Simple steps students, businesses can take to support Westwood
With all the lease signs posted on the windows of the stores lining Westwood Boulevard, the pall that hovers over the graveyard of failed ventures is reminiscent of the nearby cemetery on Veteran Avenue. Notorious lack of parking and high rents are some of the factors that have driven people away and left UCLA a perpetual ghost town. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 6, 11:46 pm
Student groups face obstacles in facility usage fees
I like free stuff. I like free food, free T-shirts and most of all, free admission to Royce Hall. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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October 6, 11:41 pm
Maintain resources to promote success for low-income UC students
It is no secret that California's budget is in the red. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 6, 12:56 am
Counseling and Psychological Services can lend a hand
Most of the time, I am a very happy person. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 6, 12:53 am
Fraternities should start recycling
Every week, thousands of beer cans are consumed by the 20 fraternity houses on Gayley and Landfair avenues. No matter how you look at it, that's too much aluminum being wasted, as most fraternities do not have formal recycling systems in place. Read more...