Hovannisian distorts CalPIRG’s mission, goals In Garin Hovannisian’s column “Government interests drive activist group” (Nov. 12), he paralleled CalPIRG pledge week to George Orwell’s “1984,” claiming that the activist organization was contributing to the creation of a Big Brother government. Read more...

To fight illegal file-sharing, the movie industry is doing everything short of filing lawsuits similar to those the Recording Industry Association of America held against individuals who allegedly downloaded copyrighted files. Read more...

Just as the senseless slaughter of World War I showed the old European regimes were inept, the slaughter taking place in the Middle East today is showing the current political leaders of Israel and Palestine are also deficient. Read more...

For the first time in my life, I’m embarrassed to be a blonde. I thought we flaxen-haired women had surpassed the stigma of the vapid, shallow, mind-numbingly unintelligent girl. Read more...

USAC goes beyond the council table When looking at the accomplishments of USAC, it is important to remember that much of the work is done outside of the council table. Read more...

Academic freedom ““ the driving concept behind the mission of universities ““ is under attack in Congress. Why? Because apparently universities are unfairly anti-American. A bill that has garnered little public debate or press coverage would call for the government to more closely scrutinize international and foreign language studies programs at American schools. Read more...

When housing developments and golf courses threatened the natural beauty of her community, Professor Jill Anne Kowalik took action by making educational films about Powder Canyon, the 517-acre park in danger of urbanization. Read more...