Suicide bombers, or martyrs to some, are the product of not just evil, but inept leaders that are a disgrace to human kind. These horrid acts of violence are one of the worst possible crimes against humanity. And leaders such as Yasser Arafat and Saddam Hussein are to blame. Many Muslim extremists, particularly Palestinians, are […]
Author Archives: Rachel Shasha
Poor professors must learn to raise ratings
It’s the end of the quarter and time for students to vent anger or praise their professors on www.uclaprofessors.com. For those of you who don’t know what this site is, wake up! It’s where students can rate UCLA professors and comment on both negative and positive aspects of their classes. The system works well, and […]
Roommate selection is no casual matter
Choosing a roommate is like choosing a car. The process should take time, satisfy your needs, and if possible, allow students to take prospects for a test drive. The easiest reason to choose a roommate is because the person is your friend or seems easy-going. However, by not taking necessary steps to learn more about […]
Psychological Services needs some therapy
It’s a shame that hundreds of students who need psychological treatment at UCLA either go untreated or must seek help elsewhere because of the limited facilities the UCLA’s Student Psychological Services offers. The SPS offers help to students in various areas, ranging from sexuality to separation of parents. Among other things, they provide students with […]
Littering on campus disrespects Bruins
Where is the respect? On any given day I traverse our campus and see graffiti, litter and people leaving their messes for someone else to clean up. We brag about how much nicer UCLA is than USC. We have a large staff who make sure trash is kept in the trash can, furniture is kept […]
Face-Off: North Korea’s nuclear stock too large to overlook
North Korea is a greater threat to the United States than Iraq. Until last October, the world was focused on Iraq and the lunacy of Saddam Hussein. Then came the bombshell: North Korea blatantly admitted to defying the 1994 agreement to abandon its nuclear weapons program in exchange for aid from the United States, Japan and […]