California is facing the largest budget deficit in its history "“ $42 billion to be exact. Read more...

It's California Public Interest Research Group's pledge week again, and I am proud to say I will be one of many people on campus wearing orange "I pledged CALPIRG" stickers for the next few days. I'll wear my sticker to show that I care about global warming, Read more...

CALPIRG benefits UCLA students First of all let me state that I have not been canvassing for CALPIRG, though I do support the chapter having pledged, and I sincerely think there is a benefit to the UCLA community as a whole by having the chapter on campus. Read more...

What do some cops, Tom Daschle, and Rod Blagojevich have in common? Besides the fact that they all have abused their power, they all gained status from the consent of the people. Read more...

Expectations for President Barack Obama's presidency have risen to a boil since the month of his election. Following the inauguration the president has worked to enact new policy, reverse failed Bush policies and has pushed for a new stimulus plan that he hopes will work to upright the capsized economy. However, regardless of Obama's recent policy efforts, the president's popularity will be seriously challenged by the difficulty of solving important issues quickly. Read more...

As I see a plethora of red and pink everywhere, heart-shaped candy boxes at pretty much every store where it is legal to sell edibles, and an exponentially growing number of hand-holding couples as Feb. 14 approaches, one thought comes to mind: "Great, Valentine's Day is just around the corner," along with confirming my personal hatred for the color pink. Read more...

While most people hate to admit it, the desire for money is a perfectly healthy attribute. Read more...