On Feb. 8, 2010, Muslim students from UC Irvine and UC Riverside protested a speech at UCI given by Israeli ambassador to the United States Michael Oren. Throughout the speech, the students stood up, spoke a short line, and left the venue into the waiting arms of police.
Author Archives: Brittany Chu
_Digital privacy is a growing concern, and both users and websites need to be more careful about online information_
Most people scoff at the idea of a Facebook addiction, but the sad truth is that this addiction is a striking reality.
In the Know: Amanda Knox
The sensationalism of the Amanda Knox trial, capturing the attention of millions, has recently called into question the role of the media in its portrayals of criminal court cases.
_California Dream Act needs to be passed, as it would help undocumented students pay for school without taking away from others_
For Ernesto Zumaya, taking yet another leave of absence from school is not an uncommon experience. Zumaya, a fifth-year English student, has been forced to take three leaves of absence during his time here at UCLA.
_In the know: Apron parking_
Congestion is just one of many words used to define Westwood.
Most students don’t even bother bringing their cars to campus simply because of the fact that there is almost nowhere to leave them.
_Greek life benefits students through its networking opportunities, friendships_
To the outside world, Greek life may seem scary and superficial.
In the know: Sept. 11 exposed a complacent America's vulnerability, but also its potential for heroism and greatness
On Sept. 11, 2001, I was sitting in my fifth-grade class when my teacher got a phone call. I didn’t notice what was going on until her face turned stone white as she turned on the TV. The World Trade Center appeared, crumbling in flames.