Berkeley should heed student opinions
Cal’s denial of student requests to disinvite Bill Maher is unjustified.
Bureaucracy of college enrollment hurts students
High schoolers left behind in the “Summer Melt” need a system they can count on.
White House strikes a low blow with Netanyahu insult
These days, it’s no secret that U.S-Israeli relations are on thin ice. Yet, as strained as the situation might be, tension doesn’t make name-calling appropriate. Several government officials don’t seem to understand that. Published last Tuesday, a column by The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg revealed that the White House is privately making negative remarks about Israeli […]
“Chickensh-t-Gate” highlights need for more U.S. leadership
The thing about Bibi is, he’s a chickensh-t.” These were the words The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg attributed to an anonymous senior Obama administration official, made in reference to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, often called Bibi. This inflammatory statement triggered strong reactions from both U.S. and Israeli officials, with many dubbing the incident “Chickensh-t-Gate.” “The […]
In response to “Rocket explosion should spark dialogue on role of space exploration”
Last Thursday, Mr. Athanasius Georgy wrote: “If a promising future of space exploration is to be had, missions and research need to be placed in the hands of NASA alone,” an assertion I must strongly contend with. The future of space exploration is the exact opposite. Rather than remaining the exclusive prerogative of national governments, […]
Toys “R” Us unfairly targeted Breaking Bad
On Oct. 21, Toys “R” Us decided to pull Breaking Bad merchandise indefinitely from their shelves amid complaints regarding their appropriateness for children. The toy figures reflect characters from the acclaimed AMC show that revolves around a meth-cooking chemistry teacher, Walter White, and his sidekick, Jesse Pinkman. The decidedly kid-unfriendly nature surrounding these figurines incited […]
Midterm election results won’t matter much for Democrats
If the gods of election outcomes came down from the clouds, appeared to the Democrats in their dreams and told them they were going to lose a midterm election in the next decade but could pick which one it would be, every single Democrat should cheer for an absolute face-crushing in the midterm election that […]
Modern mindset on marriage must change
A Pew study that found a record number of unmarried Americans calls for reflection.
In response to “Harvard’s sexual assault policies reflect larger issue”
In November of my freshman year at USC, a fellow student raped me. I was intoxicated, meaning I was drunk. I was also incapacitated, meaning I was intoxicated to the extent that I was no longer capable of normal activity such as consenting to sex. Many of us have gotten intoxicated to the point of […]
Apple revolutionizes mobile payment methods
The tech giant’s new credit card system holds a lot of promise in addressing long-term issues.