American Jews should condemn Israeli actions

In the last few days, several letters have been published in the Wildcat deploring the expulsion of Paul Snodgrass. Unfortunately, none of those expressing outrage against the un-democratic actions by the state of Israel are Jewish. This, of course, stems from a problem wider than the expulsion of a student from the West Bank. The inability of Jewish Americans to criticize Israel is, to me, demeaning to the persecution that unfortunately constitutes a part of the collective Jewish historical experience. [Read article]

Time for frats to bid goodbye to bad-boy rap

Though 25 MIPs may seem like a lot, UA fraternities should be pleased with the overall calm of Friday's bid night parties. Celebrating the end of rush, these parties draw attendees from all over campus and sometimes serve as hotbeds of criminal activity.

There were more than a few exceptions on Friday, but for the most part, bid night went smoothly. [Read article]

You are in a large lecture classroom. The instructor hands out a pop quiz over material you did not have time to study. Sitting next to you is a student who appears (out of the corner of your eye, of course) to be circling the answers quickly, with some sort of uncanny confidence. You stiffen with uncertainty as the instructor says, "You have one minute to finish." In that moment of panic, you slip a peek and copy your neighbor's circled genius. [Read article]