Letter to the editor


Israel and U.S. relationship under strain  Today marks the day the Palestinian Authority will request the United Nations to recognize the Palestinian territories (Gaza Strip and the West Bank) as the State of Palestine. Because of the PA’s unilateral decision to go to the U.N., it has deeply worsened the possibility of future direct negotiations […]

War cannot be humanized by drone usage


Drones, as used by the United States in military operations, belong to a class of machines referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles. The term “drone” refers to an remotely controlled aircraft. Drone pilots are often thousands of miles away, controlling their aircrafts in a manner akin to playing a video game. But such separation also […]

Atmosphere, not food, shines at Bottega Louie


At around 10:15 Saturday night, I walked into Bottega Louie. This chic downtown eatery, located on Grand Avenue, is absolutely stunning. The ceilings are high, the restaurant incredibly spacious and the décor elegant. The front is dedicated to the bakery, where colorful layers of macarons lay stacked upon each other. For just a moment, you […]