I’m disappointed. Young people truly missed out in this year’s presidential election. Merely 9 percent of all eligible youth (18-24 years) showed up at the polls, a disturbingly low ““ and rather angering ““ number. This low number is even more frustrating once you realize that same percent of eligible youth voted in the 2000 […]
Author Archives: Ilana Fried
Moderate use of Ritalin probably OK
Midterms are back. And, as many of us already know, these times can be very stressful. That’s why some Bruins go so far as to illegally obtain prescription drugs, such as Ritalin and Adderall, to get through the week. But exactly how risky are these drugs? And are there ways to moderate and manage them? […]
Make Plan B prescription free
Something was missing at the presidential debates last week, and it was to the discredit of both candidates. In their relentless search for every vote, both President George Bush and Sen. John Kerry carefully and deliberately chose not discuss the morning after pill. Although both candidates dismissed the contraceptive, it remains a force to be […]
Be proud: UCLA upholds free speech
Sure, I grumble. Don’t you? It’s a plain fact that Bruins struggle with real and important issues, whether they be personal or political ““ and everything in-between ““ and we can feel very frustrated. But believe it or not, pleasant surprises do come about. This past Tuesday, Michael Moore, the award-winning author and filmmaker, addressed […]
Bruins don’t let Bruins haze
I dreaded it before and I still do: fall rush. When it swept along Gayley and Hilgard avenues, I couldn’t stand idly, an outsider to it all. Rather, I felt appalled. Hushed stories told by friends and family genuinely bothered me last year. And now, as a second-year student, I was again left just as […]
Address global warming or face stormy consequences
Florida’s a mess. Hurricane Charley raged through the Sunshine State last month, tearing roofs off family homes. Lately, we’ve been experiencing terrible hurricanes, starting with Hurricane Andrew in 1992 ““ and it’s pretty scary stuff. Now, I’m no scientist (and I usually leave the speculations to the experts), but I’m wondering whether global warming could […]
Heinz Kerry’s boldness is justified
Remember when Hillary Clinton got a haircut? It really shouldn’t have been a big deal ““ but to some Americans, it was. And remember when Teresa Heinz Kerry, also known for her outspoken persona, told a Pittsburgh reported to “shove it,” and a scandal soon followed? Of course we remember. These instances stand out in […]