The Los Angeles Times recently reported that over 100,000 teenagers in the high school class of 2004 failed both sections of the new California High School Exit Exam at least twice, bringing into question the equity of such a test. Read more...

U.S. supports a double standard Some say that the world is out of control and America needs to exert its influence over “evil” countries. Some claim that anti-war protesters are anti-American and should support Bush and the troops. These approaches are misguided at best and dangerous at worst. This is not a moral issue; it is not about God or good versus evil. This is not a war about cruel dictators. Jong-il of Korea has about 200,000 people in concentration camps in North Korea. The rulers of Burma have committed documented crimes against humanity. Likewise, Putin of Russia has slaughtered many Chechens. This is not a war about U.N. Read more...

The UCLA anti-war protest held March 5 was a hodgepodge of several organizations and ideologies. Some were protesting Israel’s settlements in Palestine, some were protesting class warfare, and some went so far as to shout that the war was about oil. Read more...

Advertising today is ridiculous. Anti-drug ads blame teenage pregnancy, accidental shootings and terrorism on marijuana. Even more ridiculous are the diamond ads because they makes us believe that diamonds are unconditionally pure and good. Read more...

I have to admit that it took me quite a while to see the light. Until recently I was very much opposed to this war on Iraq. Read more...

Stress and caffeine levels are at their all-time highs. Beach trips and social events are at their all-time lows. And our beautiful Powell Library has transformed itself into the infamous, overly packed, “Club Powell” (ID’s are required ““ VIP entry only after 10 p.m.). Read more...

It’s the end of the quarter and time for students to vent anger or praise their professors on www.uclaprofessors.com. For those of you who don’t know what this site is, wake up! Read more...