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The normalization of war and violence

Opinion Writer - May 26, 2026

Being Critical of the State

OpinionParshan Kermani - January 27, 2015

If the Regents aren't acting for the students, is the State? In the past couple of months, the University of California and its 220,000...

New Year, New California Laws: Cyberexploitation Protection

OpinionTess Andrea - January 27, 2015

The California Legislature has broken legal threshold with the expansion of “revenge porn” legislation, added as a subdivision under the already existing misdemeanor...

New Year, New California Laws: Mandatory Sick Leave

OpinionAliza Asad - January 27, 2015

Paid sick leave seems like a very logical concept. If you are physically or mentally not able to come into work, you should...

Students Shine in Hong Kong Umbrella Protest

OpinionOpinion Writer - January 20, 2015

Thousands of peaceful occupiers were retreating away from the advancing police forces as officers were launching tear gas at the protesting crowds –...

And the Oscar Goes To … Spearheaders of Smear Campaigns

OpinionTyler Christian - January 20, 2015

Every film fan, myself included, has had a split reaction to the Oscar nominations when they’re announced each year. The snubs, surprises and...

Je Ne Suis Pas Charlie Hebdo

OpinionShannon Ho - January 13, 2015

By now, the Charlie Hebdo shooting in Paris has garnered national attention and solidarity thanks largely in part to a hashtag campaign, #JeSuisCharlie...

Obama Investing in Community College Students With Hopeful Plan

OpinionSarah S. Menendez - January 13, 2015

Last week, President Obama announced a proposal to provide two years of free community college for students who meet certain criteria. Obama’s plan...

LGBTQIA: The Folks Beyond the Letters

OpinionSavannah Peykani - January 13, 2015

Towards the end of high school, I began to understand my sexuality as non-heteronormative. I have never felt the need to “come out,”...

“The Interview”: Evolution of Comedy as Social Commentary

OpinionOpinion Writer - January 6, 2015

Like many Americans, I eagerly supported first amendment rights and streamed “The Interview” on Christmas Day. Albeit loaded with unimpressive, inappropriate homophobic, sexist...