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Celebrity Involvement in Politics Welcome

Upon realizing that his final term as vice president of the United States is almost over, Dick Cheney has naturally started considering future career options.

Racism Confronted in NY

'Some people are racist, and you just have to deal with it' is the attitude that Suffolk County police seem to have. On...

Graduation Changes Unwelcome

I am writing this letter to administration in an attempt to understand the ticketing procedure for this year's commencement ceremonies which are scheduled to take place in the Bren Event's Center.

‘V for Vendetta’ Review Entertains

I would like to thank the New University for publishing Ricky Achiro's review of 'V for Vendetta,' in the April 3 edition, entitled...

Rights Must Be Protected

In the April 3 issue of the New University, the article 'Republicans Defend Tougher Legislation,' written by Edwin Ohanian, mentioned both the upcoming Jessica's Law (AB 231) and the already-passed Megan's Law,

Death Penalty Reevaluated

With all the political and economic issues going on around us these days, it can be very easy to miss the truly newsworthy stories that foreshadow important changes in what society considers humane and acceptable.

Illegal Immigration Causes Exploitation

If you spent your Spring Break in Southern California, you were doubtless confronted by a barrage of doomsday proclamations by arguers on both sides of the burgeoning illegal immigration debate.

Unrest in France Alienates College Students

For the second time in only a few short months the French streets are filled with riot police, rampaging youths and tear gas. The riots in France raise some important and troubling issues concerning its current economic and social situation.

Republicans Defend Tougher Legislation

Last month the California State Assembly voted 49-0 to enact the Leno-Cohn Bill. The bill also known as AB 50 was designed to increase penalties on sex offenders and create a sex offender treatment program.

Abortion Issue Requires Respectful Debate

David Syatt's article in the March 13 issue of the New University, entitled 'Pro-Lifers Use Religious and Sexist Reasoning' conveys a weak argument because the author did not exercise the principles he claimed to espouse. It is unfortunate, because I ag

Discrimination Favors Government Interests

The option to live your live the way you see fit is a right granted to the citizens of this country. This right can also be applied to public institutions, such as a university, which are given the right to refuse on-campus military recruitment.

Pro-Lifers Use Religious and Sexist Reasoning

South Dakota's Gov. Mike Rounds (a Republican) recently signed a bill banning abortions in nearly all cases, including rape and incest. Though this bill will be opposed and hopefully overturned before its induction on July 1, this law is a bad omen of thi

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