The University of California and the state government claim they have a partnership ““ a relationship that should, by definition, benefit both parties. But both need to take a closer look at what each promised to give, and what they can provide: the UC has yet to see the budget increase the state promised, and a state audit reveals the UC has grown faster in management, rather than academic staff. Read more...

By Robbie Hurwitz Exactly one year ago, I arrived in Israel for the beginning of a year-long program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. On my first day, I registered for classes, met my advisors and ate lunch at the Frank Sinatra Cafeteria. Read more...

Taxpayers have Starr to blame It has been reported that former President Clinton and his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, have asked a court to have taxpayers reimburse them for legal costs related to the massively expensive, multi-year Whitewater investigation. Read more...

By Fadi Nazeeh Kiblawi The crash through the roof woke the young baby. Before she could let out a cry, the weight of the one-ton bomb fell upon her. Read more...

By Shelley Taylor The North Village Improvement Committee would like to thank the Daily Bruin for its July 22 news coverage and editorial comment on our first annual meeting. Read more...

Divestment is means for peaceful outcome Divestment, as proposed in the July 8 editorial, “UC must respect human rights, divest,” is about liberty. It is not about destroying Israel, which we should have nothing to do with, but ending Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land. Read more...

By Yoav Peled Your special letter from the editor on July 15 only added insult to injury. Would it be too much to expect, with the education you receive at UCLA, you acquire a small measure of respect and humility? Read more...