Speaks Out

The UC Board of Regents unanimously passed RE-28
Wednesday, rescinding SP-1 and 2 from the board’s policies.
Why did you support RE-28? Albert
Carnesale Chancellor, UCLA "The passage of RE-28 is an
ideal outcome, and I am delighted. It is important for the regents
to come together and have consensus." Ward
Connerly Regent "It was the right thing to do to salvage a
good working relationship in this board for an item that has no
substance." Odessa Johnson Regent "I felt that we
no longer needed SP-1 and 2. It’s been a bone of contention
with many students. RE-28 removes the stigma in the minds of
students that the UC started the downslide of civil rights."
Justin Fong Student Regent "SP-1 and 2 hung over
the university like a dark cloud. With the passage of RE-28, I
think the number of minority students will go up. Hopefully, more
will apply and hopefully more will come." Judith
Hopkinson Regent "I believe there was a very bad
perception that we were not welcoming to minorities and we needed
to correct that, and we did." William Bagley
Regent "It’s going to tell the rest of world, not just UC
students, that we are no longer the sponsors of a political
movement." Compiled by Shauna Mecartea and Kelly Rayburn, Daily
Bruin Reporters. Photos from Daily Bruin file. Web Adaptation by
Robert Hom