To speak in generalities, college is a time for experimentation ““ with drugs, the opposite, same or sort-of-same sex, and the myriad of lifestyle decisions that ultimately comprise the epic “experience” old men whisper about to their grandsons leaving for university.
Author Archives: Kia Makarechi
High-speed rail projects need more investment to boost America’s economy
When it comes to transportation technology and investment, America is close to the bottom of the pile of developed nations.
Protest methods at UCI ineffective
An anteater can flick its tongue up to 160 times per minute. It rapidly flaps its long, syrupy saliva stick in hopes of drawing in termites and ants ““ sometimes to the tune of 30,000 little critters a day. It should be noted, however, that the anteater has no teeth.
Issues won’t fix themselves
Westwood is crumbling.
Citizens shoulder the burden of budget deficit with unfair, increased parking fees
Think quickly: Can you name five free parking locations in Los Angeles?
Less bias on the airwaves increases respect for radio news
In a matter of hours, radio news network Air America went from hosting seldom-listened to original content to silence.
Laws must abide by objective moral standard
A week ago I wrote a column titled “European governments’ censure of Islamism problematic,” and inadvertently started a mild war of religions among Daily Bruin readers and online commenters.