UCLA Student Budget Prospects 2011-12
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Vela Scarves blend Western Fashion with Islamic Tradition
A young Muslim woman from O.C., Marwa Atik, has started her own business in designing fashionable hijabs. These Vela scarves stand out from the usual hijabs as they integrate Western fashion such as ruffles, pleats and beaded sequins. Though some Muslims criticize that these scarves contradict the hijab’s purpose of modesty by drawing too much…
One Student from Irvine 11 Gets Dropped
The infamous Irvine 11 will soon become the Irvine 10 after charges against one of the eleven students are planned to be dropped, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s office. The student, Hakim Kebir, will have all his charges dropped once he completes 40 hours of community service at the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen.…
Dr. Hamidi’s 4 Tips on Time Management
One of the lessons of Dr. Habib Hamidi’s “Academic Analysis of Marriage” class,was surprisingly about managing my time. Before attending this class, I had completely underestimated its value; I’m not thinking of marriage, nor am I ready for marriage so I thought this class wasn’t for me. Itwasn’t until I went when I realized how applicable…
Defense Spending Grows as Universities Struggle to Survive
The House approves a defense budget of $649 billion for 2012, an increase of $17 billion from this year. Attempts to lower the budget failed, with one of the only successes being lowering funding for military marching bands from $320 to $200 million. But even this cut was challenged because even marching bands are apparently vital to…
How to Prepare for Final Exams
If it’s one time you really need to stay focused during the quarter, it’s during finals week. Yet, I’ve noticed the difficulty many of us have studying for our finals and completing final assignments during this one week. Here are some tips I’ve picked up to help us prepare for our exams.
2 Imams Pulled off Plane Headed to North Carolina
Two Imams headed to a conference on Islamophobia in Charlotte, North Carolina were taken off of their flight just as the airplane was taxiing away from the gate. The Imams were asked to return to the boarding gate because the Delta Airlines pilot refused to fly with them on board. The Imams had been screened…
Reflections on Bin Laden’s Death: “The Man Gone Horribly Wrong”
“OSAMA BIN LADEN DEAD, BODY IN US CUSTODY,” read the large block letters beneath President Obama’s face. The President’s measured words spilled about me and echoes back up from the downstairs TV. Fifteen Minutes Earlier My family was relaxing. We’d all had a lazy Sunday, so we decided to catch a late dinner, and we…
Chaos and Victory: Reactions from the White House Celebrations
Al Talib contributor Adina Farrukh describes the celebrations at the White House, where she joined hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the death of Osama bin Laden.