Patriotic rhetoric lives long and prospers American media fail to portray political realities "Entertainment – the American state philosophy … the diverted already have no idea from what they are diverted or why." — loosely translated from Wim Wenders "The American Dream" As I make my way to and from class every day, I see the Fruitopia advertisement: "Cynicism removed naturally." It annoys me to no end, and I have absolutely no idea what it means; though it implies that the idea of cynicism is a bad or unnatural thing, when, in fact, it is quite often insightful. Read more...

Letters Big bad Republicans Editor: Once again, Princeton Kim ("Who’s afraid of the big, bad Democrat?," Feb. 7) has given us an article that fails to make a persuasive argument. Read more...

Letters Union clarification Editor: I regretfully realized too late that some of the claims I made in my opinion piece ("Unions help workers govern their lives," Feb. Read more...

ROTC needs university support to achieve change Dumping program won’t fix problems By Allen Stout The Daily Bruin published an editorial ("Campus relationship with ROTC should end," Feb. Read more...

The real reason the Minnow crashed Skizzim Skazoo appears Tuesdays and Fridays. Comments to [email protected] Read more...

Sorority women should stand proud Greek life presents opportunities to enrich academics, social experience while forging lasting friendships I am a sorority woman. For some reason, telling that fact always merits an odd reaction. Read more...

Letters Student leaders, not gods Editor: How brown is Brooke Olson’s nose after writing the article on York Chang ("York Chang speaks out," Feb. 5)? She noted that this left-wing radical holds the most influential office in undergraduate life. Read more...