Campustruth.org ad offensive to Muslims

I would like to express my feelings about the Wednesday ad paid for by campustruth.org. I am very much offended by this ad, not just because I'm Muslim, but because this institute is supposed to be for education and not for spreading hatred among students. What truth does that picture tell? This should not be publicized by an institute that claims to be a center of education. I think the Wildcat should think twice before putting such an ad in the newspaper and be more responsible with the actions it takes. We all can live in peace if others let us; centuries ago, when Islam was ruling and had a lot of power over the regions that it had under its control, Christians, Jews and Muslims were all living in peace. But now others are in control, and as you can see, no one can live in peace. [Read article]

If nothing else, there's no question that La Aldea, the apartment complex now nearing completion on North Euclid Avenue between East University Boulevard and East Sixth Street, is an impressive construction. Between two and four stories tall, it will house as many as 300 graduate students, beginning this summer. But La Aldea is not impressive only for its size or proximity to campus. It also represents the rapid fulfillment of a promise the administration made to graduate students three years ago. [Read article]