Two events today will attempt to give students a view of current affairs and the United States’ involvement in the Middle East from the perspective of the anti-war movement. The first event is designed to both inform and encourage students to ask questions and understand current events in Iraq. Titled “MisEducation & MisInformation: Breaking the […]
Author Archives: Emily Inouye
Religious leaders, scholars challenge factual nature of novel
Dan Brown wrote on the first page of his fictional novel that all of the descriptions of art, architecture, documents and secret rituals in his book were true. But according to historians, both academic and religious, Brown lied. Brown is the author of the “The Da Vinci Code,” a novel that in its first week […]
South African natives share memories
It has been 10 years since the fall of the apartheid regime in South Africa, but crime is still rampant, unemployment rates are still high, and racism still exists. But Lungi Sosibo, André Nel, Michael Hall and Nick Desmond-Smith cannot stop saying how wonderful South Africa is. They came to UCLA, ranging from nine months […]
Anti-apartheid actions recalled
In South Africa, apartheid caused people to lose their jobs, their homes and sometimes their lives. In the United States, it led to calls for complete separation from South African relations. It brought about widespread protests and debate, including at UCLA. From protests to rallies to sit-ins and arrests, UCLA was no stranger to the […]
For some, benefits outweigh dangers of studying in Israel
Sophia Aron was on campus July 31, 2002 when a bomb went off in the cafeteria of Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Orly Rabinowiz witnessed a suicide bombing. And Robbie Hurwitz heard two schoolgirls get shot and killed less than a mile from his dormitory. The students knew of the dangers before they went to Israel […]
Kerry plans to revamp student loans
In theory it is a proposal that will have students serving the country, take profits away from banks, and give money back to the federal government. But analysts dispute whether this is necessarily the case. Sen. John Kerry, the likely Democratic presidential candidate, unveiled his proposal April 14 to make college more affordable for students. […]
Activist inspires students to go beyond norm
She didn’t stand more than a foot over the podium, but her work was big enough to merit the attention of the government. Ramona Africa, who spoke Tuesday in Haines Hall, had a simple but clear message. “Think for yourself. Get information and get involved,” Africa said, during her presentation to a group of about […]