Marriage: match made in heaven? True love requires a spiritual connection, but relationships with two religions demand extra faith Last quarter I was sitting and procrastinating, as usual, talking to some friends in my sorority, when we began to discuss the holidays, our boyfriends, gift-giving and family traditions. Read more...

Buchanan best addresses working-class concerns merely gives lip service for votes Pat may not be good executive, but knows how to reach voters By Ron Bassilian I have a couple of confessions to make. Read more...

Letters Primary concern Editor: REMINDER FOR ALL REGISTERED/REGISTERING VOTERS: The deadline for registering for the spring primary is Friday, Feb. 26. In addition to voting in your selected party’s presidential nomination race, various ballot initiatives will be put to the test. Read more...

Clinton’s education debate is a sham Misinformation, scare tactics overshadow success of current student loan program By Lamar Alexander As his re-election campaign begins, President Clinton has found an issue to frighten Americans and convince them that Republicans cannot be trusted to govern: student aid and college loans. Read more...

Ignorance contributes to legacy of persecution Abdallah’s viewpoint misrepresented Jews, their role in Middle East By Kelly Baxter Provocative, ignorant rhetoric was found in Maryam Abdallah’s viewpoint promoting a rally against oppression in Viewpoint last Friday ("Oppression is alive and well at home, afar," Feb. Read more...

The unrecognized heroes Fathers give their hearts, souls and deserve our appreciation By Aaron Howard Daily Bruin Columnist Mothers get all the credit. When a football player scores a touchdown, he never says, "Hi Dad!" We all know about Whitney Houston’s mother, Cissy Houston, but have you ever seen her father? Read more...

Bus Riders’ Union doesn’t have all the answers By Ronald Lehmer I am writing in response to your Feb. 14 article ("Bus Riders’ Union cites fee discrimination") concerning the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA). Read more...