People respond to fear in many different ways: some flee, some prepare to fight, and others become bigots. Read more...

In USAC politics, the least sexy issues are often the most contentious. Read more...

Kucinich offers a future of peace Stephen Campbell (“Ron Paul would bring prosperity back to America,” Viewpoint, Nov. 28), offered Ron Paul as an alternative Republican candidate. Read more...

Technology is often touted as being capable of improving all things. Communication, transportation and refrigeration "“ it is hard to imagine where we were before such advancements. Read more...

On Nov. 29, Facebook finally announced improved privacy policies, but only after considerable protest including a petition, the intervention of Moveon.org, and a Facebook group of over 62,000 members. Read more...

The holidays can be amazing or horrifying, usually depending on your romantic status. The lights and the cheer are inspiring and enchanting ... when you have someone to share them with. Read more...

Bruin Democrats lacks consistency When the Bruin Democrats debated the Bruin Republicans on Nov. 27 (“Campus parties square off,” News, Nov. 28), several members of the Bruin Democrats were offended when Bruin Republicans speaker Manuel Velarde impersonated a MEChA member and started to make outlandish remarks that insulted the Latino community and immigrants’ rights groups. Read more...