Historically, as a general rule, presidents have nominated individuals that broadly share their ideological views. However, most presidents tend to exercise restraint in their selections, as extreme views invite possibly successful challenges. Read more...

Students are being attacked! Propositions 74, 75 and 76 threaten the quality of our education and the voice of the UCLA community. You would think this would concern the Undergraduate Students Association Council. Read more...

This weekend, while wandering the streets of Westwood, I stumbled upon a homeless man in the alleyway behind the In-N-Out. He was sitting on a ledge, contentedly sipping a Mickey’s tall can of malt liquor through his missing two front teeth, flanked by a crumpled bag of leftover fast food and a newspaper. Read more...

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New voting system would be more efficient, fair It looks like UCLA is on a path to better democracy. The Daily Bruin has brought word to the world of Brian Neesby’s proposal to redesign student government so it better represents the student body (“Neesby’s proposal for USAC senate continues in new academic year,” Sept. Read more...

Five funny reasons why Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger shouldn’t be re-elected for a second term in 2006: 5. An opinion poll in a recent Los Angeles Times article found that the governor’s approval rating has fallen to 38 percent. Read more...

Let me tell you a secret I have never told anyone. When I was in the first grade, I peed in my pants. In school. During class. Read more...