Will President Obama Address Free Speech at the University That Suppressed It? Will President Obama Address Free Speech at the University That Suppressed It?
President Obama prepares to speak at UC-Irvine, where eleven student activists were suspended for interrupting a speech by the Israeli ambassador.
Apr 30, 2014 / StudentNation / Uzma Kolsy and StudentNation
After Dorner: How the LAPD Has Covered Up Its Bad Behavior After Dorner: How the LAPD Has Covered Up Its Bad Behavior
The LAPD is supposed to have cleaned up its act under the tenure of Police Chief Charlie Beck. But his record is rife with denials and whitewashes.
Mar 26, 2013 / Uzma Kolsy
UC Irvine Students Vote to Divest From Israel UC Irvine Students Vote to Divest From Israel
Students showed resilience in the face of intimidation from school authorities and outside interest groups.
Nov 27, 2012 / StudentNation / Uzma Kolsy
The Truth About Muslim Student Associations The Truth About Muslim Student Associations
My years in an MSA were spent packing lunches for the homeless, mentoring high school kids and learning about my faith with my best friends.
Mar 14, 2012 / StudentNation / Uzma Kolsy
Student Privacy and the PATRIOT Act Student Privacy and the PATRIOT Act
More than a decade after Congress passed the PATRIOT Act, its varied implications are still unraveling.
Feb 24, 2012 / StudentNation / Uzma Kolsy
Free Speech, the Pro-Israel Lobby, and the Case of the ‘Irvine 11’ Free Speech, the Pro-Israel Lobby, and the Case of the ‘Irvine 11’
The “Irvine 11” are fast becoming First Amendment poster children. A closer look at the long history of several external organizations’ interest in their case, ho...
Oct 6, 2011 / StudentNation / Uzma Kolsy