One week ago, I supported the death penalty. Today, I do not, and I’d like to tell you why. Most days I study for class with the television on, usually tuned to CNN or Fox News, and rarely does a news story truly pique my interest. Read more...

The most controversial issue these days is whether or not we should go to war with Iraq. Supporters of the war claim Saddam Hussein is a dangerous man who can produce powerful weapons that would be used in the future against America and its allies. Read more...

USAC recently released one of their many anticipated surveys to get a feel for student interests. The Daily Bruin sat down with USAC President David Dahle to discuss USAC’s past and future. Read more...

Hussein, not oil, reason for war I found Colleen Yorke’s column, “War with Iraq a waste of resources, lives” (Jan. 14) to be misleading and uninformed. Read more...

I believe the declining scores of black students in dilapidated schools is directly due to integration. After all, blacks should not have to compete with their superior counterparts. Read more...

The Bush administration’s biggest problem in 2003 will be the economy. House Democrats, led by incoming leader Nancy Pelosi, came out swinging on Jan. 6 as they unveiled their economic stimulus package which emphasizes fiscal responsibility and having a more imminent effect on the average-income household. Read more...

Hello. My name is Adir, and I am a virgin. Huh? What? This isn’t the VA (Virgins-Anonymous) meeting? Well, that’s okay. Since I am proud to possess my virginity, I do not need a forum of fellow virgins to express my thoughts. Read more...