Opinion

"Repent or pay the price in Hell!" Sound familiar? If you have walked along Ring Mall around the Administration Building this past week, it should.

June 7 is the 43rd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court case of Griswold vs. Connecticut, which granted women the right to privacy in all sexual matters.

The Supreme Court upheld Kentucky's right to use lethal injection for capital punishment this past month, despite the fact that most of the Western world abandoned capital punishment long ago. This ruling shows that in at least one respect, America is failing to cross the threshold into becoming a sensible society.

Wanted: A photogenic man or woman (must not scare children and small animals), from a swing state, preferably Ohio. He or she should have a background in politics and public service, but must not be too controversial or outspoken. PR-friendly family and cute dog a plus.

However, how relevant is growth and placement on snooty lists to the UC's undergraduate community?

The Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks drastically changed American society. National security became the foremost political issue, a new war was started and the nation's consciousness was forever altered. As with all great changes in society, the world of entertainment was also affected.

In his 2008 book "Guilty: Hollywood's Verdict on Arabs after 9/11," author Jack Shaheen argues that despite some recent films depicting Arabs in a more sympathetic light, Hollywood's overall portrayal of Arabs has become increasingly vindictive and detrimental. However, Hollywood's track record in depicting Arabs prior to 9/11 is also cringe-worthy.

According to Time.com, the primary audience obsessed with surgically altering its physical appearance is young adults, particularly in the 18- to 24-year-old range.

Where do we draw the line between church and state? The students at Kentridge High School in Washington don't seem to believe that there should be a line at all.

As if our troops' invasion of Iraq wasn't enough, the Iraqis will soon witness the arrival of the American amusement park. Llewellyn Werner, chairman of C3 in Los Angeles – the same company that developed our renowned neighbor, Disneyland – plans to build the Baghdad Zoo and Entertainment Experience.

The vibrancy that makes iFest commendable also makes the event deafeningly silent on certain issues.

Happy birthday, Israel! You turn 60 years-old this week and my, have you grown!