Sunday, February 8


Studying abroad a chance for global understanding

A lot of people thought I was crazy to go study for four months in Vietnam. But having returned to the United States, I have to say that I found studying abroad such a critical, life-changing experience that it needs to be mandatory. The UC system should seriously consider this in our globalizing, tumultuous age. But more importantly, it is up to the students to take the initiative, no matter what their ages or majors. Read more...


Letters to the Editor

I noticed in the column "Government's use of "˜God' not a sin" (Jan. 6) that the author has failed to mention some seemingly minor, but actually vital, information. Two of the examples he mentioned of "ceremonial deism" are not actually part of any sort of American history we should be proud of. Read more...





Federal acts need scientific review

While the federal government, specifically the administration of President George W. Bush, may not be watching out for the environment, it is somewhat comforting to know that at least our state's attorney general, Jerry Brown, does. Read more...