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October 18, 2012
Justice for 2011 Student Shooting Victims

Being carjacked may be many students’ worst nightmare, especially in the dark of night with no one in sight. On August 24 of last year, two UC Merced students were the victims of this most unfortunate crime, off-campus in North Merced.

Being carjacked may be many students’ worst nightmare, especially in the dark of night with no one in sight. On August 24 of last year, two UC Merced students were the victims of this most unfortunate crime, off-campus in North Merced.

The two carjackers, Gregory Anthony Villa, 17, and Paul Diandre Pittman, 21, have been convicted with several charges. Villa has been charged with counts of murder and attempted carjacking, which he will serve 28 years in prison for.

April 27, 2012
Mass Murder

Anders Behring Breivik’s name has been plastered across the international media lately – and he’s loving it. Breivik, 33, is currently undergoing trial in Oslo, Norway, for 77 murders that occurred last July.

Anders Behring Breivik’s name has been plastered across the international media lately – and he’s loving it. Breivik, 33, is currently undergoing trial in Oslo, Norway, for 77 murders that occurred last July.

But unlike most American criminals, Breivik does not deny that he was responsible for the deaths. Rather, Breivik is pleading not guilty because of self-defense; that the murders he committed were in the name of national security and necessary to prevent gross harm to himself and his country.

February 29, 2012
Who’s Watching the Watchmen?

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) –commonly referred to as “drones”– have been used in military operations across the globe to provide vital intelligence, and even perform aerial “predator missile” strikes.  In addition to providing surveillance of the United States border, there are other non-military applications, including search and rescue, livestock monitoring, and wildfire mapping, just to name a few.  Currently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) doesn’t allow the use of unmanned aerial systems in U.S. airspace without a special certificate; however, that is changing.

February 16, 2012
Campus Taskforce Drafting Protest Rules

UC Merced students might wonder why we have guidelines for protests, if there is freedom of speech. Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Jane Lawrence, and Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Charles Nies, have been working on the “Principles and Guidelines for Peaceful Protests and Assemblies” for the University of California, Merced. 

UC Merced students might wonder why we have guidelines for protests, if there is freedom of speech. Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Jane Lawrence, and Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Charles Nies, have been working on the “Principles and Guidelines for Peaceful Protests and Assemblies” for the University of California, Merced.

February 1, 2012
Haywire: All Action, No Pacing

When we think of an action film promising us a fast and thrilling pace with a lady in the lead, we picture Angelina Jolie and Kate Beckinsale in extremely tight leather carrying automatic weapons.  Granted it’s not a picture that keeps in sync with reality, but reality is not sexy and mind blowing.  Reality does not sell tickets. 

When we think of an action film promising us a fast and thrilling pace with a lady in the lead, we picture Angelina Jolie and Kate Beckinsale in extremely tight leather carrying automatic weapons.  Granted it’s not a picture that keeps in sync with reality, but reality is not sexy and mind blowing.  Reality does not sell tickets. 

December 2, 2011
LiNK Promoting Awareness

Students interested in helping solve the humanitarian crisis in North Korea have started a UC Merced chapter of LiNK (Liberty in North Korea), a nationwide organization of clubs dedicated to this cause. Club meetings are slated to begin in the spring semester, when the club will be fully formed. 

Students interested in helping solve the humanitarian crisis in North Korea have started a UC Merced chapter of LiNK (Liberty in North Korea), a nationwide organization of clubs dedicated to this cause. Club meetings are slated to begin in the spring semester, when the club will be fully formed.

December 1, 2011
Occupy and Police Action

The Occupy Movement, which started on Wall Street about two months ago, has not received fair coverage by the mainstream media.  However, video and photographs, which capture some unjustifiable actions by police, have been widely circulated on the Internet. Irrespective of your personal opinion about the demonstrations and goals of the Occupy Movement, nobody can justify the unprovoked attacks on non-violent protestors.  Aside from the incident in Oakland, the recent police responses at UC Berkley and UC Davis have garnered perhaps the most attention yet. 

The Occupy Movement, which started on Wall Street about two months ago, has not received fair coverage by the mainstream media.  However, video and photographs, which capture some unjustifiable actions by police, have been widely circulated on the Internet. Irrespective of your personal opinion about the demonstrations and goals of the Occupy Movement, nobody can justify the unprovoked attacks on non-violent protestors.  Aside from the incident in Oakland, the recent police responses at UC Berkley and UC Davis have garnered perhaps the most attention yet. 

November 6, 2011
Occupy Merced Stands Strong

Accountability.  Shela Marshall, a resident of Merced, states accountability, pooling ideas, and bringing people together is what the Occupation is all about. 

Accountability.  Shela Marshall, a resident of Merced, states accountability, pooling ideas, and bringing people together is what the Occupation is all about. 

The Occupy movement went global on October 15, 2011.  On the same day, the citizens of Merced joined the campaign.  Another month has gone by and the movement has not lost support.  The protesters involved with the Occupation remain steadfast in their stance.

November 6, 2011
Opinion: US Troops To Leave Iraq And Lasting Legacy Behind

President Barack Obama announced on October 21 his intentions to withdraw the remaining US occupation force of 39,000 troops from Iraq by the end of 2011, effectively ending the nine-year US military presence in the country. 

President Barack Obama announced on October 21 his intentions to withdraw the remaining US occupation force of 39,000 troops from Iraq by the end of 2011, effectively ending the nine-year US military presence in the country.

“The last American soldier will cross the boarder, out of Iraq, with their heads held high, proud of their success,” remarked the President. What the President meant by “success,” however, is not easily discernible.

October 25, 2011
Muammar Gaddafi Killed, Libya Free From Tyranny, For Now

The death of Muammar Gaddafi on October 20 marked the end in another chapter of Western hypocrisy, as Libyan rebels claimed responsibility for the demise of the dictator, who has ruled Libya for 42 years. However, it is worth noting that initial reports by the Qatari based Al Jazeera news network state that Gaddafi died by wounds sustained from a NATO aircraft bombing raid which targeted the convoy Gaddafi attempted to flee in.

The death of Muammar Gaddafi on October 20 marked the end in another chapter of Western hypocrisy, as Libyan rebels claimed responsibility for the demise of the dictator, who has ruled Libya for 42 years. However, it is worth noting that initial reports by the Qatari based Al Jazeera news network state that Gaddafi died by wounds sustained from a NATO aircraft bombing raid which targeted the convoy Gaddafi attempted to flee in.

October 25, 2011
Occupy Merced Protests: "For Sale: America"

October 15 saw the Occupy Wall Street movement hit Merced. Over 200 people gathered at Courthouse Park to protest.

October 15 saw the Occupy Wall Street movement hit Merced. Over 200 people gathered at Courthouse Park to protest.

After a worldwide plea to join in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street for a Global Day of Action, people gathered in over 1000 cities in 80 countries around the world. Merced was one of them.

October 13, 2011
Market on Main Turns Out Diverse Lifestyles of Merced for the Crowd to Experience

Market on Main is Merced’s unique twist on a downtown market night.  From 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday nights, market-goers have the opportunity to experience the surprisingly diverse aspects of Merced.  From art, music, and fashion to the more serious businesses, organizations, and foodstuffs, Market on Main has a toe in it all. 

Market on Main is Merced’s unique twist on a downtown market night.  From 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday nights, market-goers have the opportunity to experience the surprisingly diverse aspects of Merced.  From art, music, and fashion to the more serious businesses, organizations, and foodstuffs, Market on Main has a toe in it all. 

September 14, 2011
Merced Mayor, Chancellor, and Campus Remember 9/11

UC Merced had no shortage of ceremonies for the ten year anniversary of the events of September 11th, 2001. The oak tree in the roundabout in front of the Leo and Dottie Kolligian Library, which has become the campus location for tribute and memorial, was the location for the moment of silence hosted by Chancellor Dorothy Leland and Merced Mayor Bill Spriggs on Friday, September 9th.

UC Merced had no shortage of ceremonies for the ten year anniversary of the events of September 11th, 2001. The oak tree in the roundabout in front of the Leo and Dottie Kolligian Library, which has become the campus location for tribute and memorial, was the location for the moment of silence hosted by Chancellor Dorothy Leland and Merced Mayor Bill Spriggs on Friday, September 9th.

September 8, 2011
THE "9/11 GENERATION", TEN YEARS AFTER FATEFUL DAY

As the 10 year anniversary of 9/11 approaches, we reflect upon dramatic changes in our country and around the world over the past decade.

As the 10 year anniversary of 9/11 approaches, we reflect upon dramatic changes in our country and around the world over the past decade.