Tuesday, April 28

Race, class, sexuality ““ oh my!

According to Charlotte Allen of the Los Angeles Times, college students shouldn’t be exposed to the messy, scary topics of race, class, gender and sexuality. Last Sunday, Allen wrote an editorial bemoaning the inclusion of icky subjects such as oppression, politics and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender perspectives in university curriculum. Read more...


News can’t escape from cell phones

Cell phones are going to put the Katie Courics of the world out of business ““ and I can’t wait. I’m sick and tired of watching news anchors such as Couric, who will receive $15 million in exchange for five years of work for CBS, perform remedial tasks such as reading aloud, smiling, looking into camera lenses, and providing little analysis in exchange for such exorbitant amounts of money. Read more...





Keep chants broad so all can chime in

Makibaka! Huwag matakot! Unless you’re fluent in Tagalog, the language endemic to the Philippines, you probably didn’t know that phrase means, “Dare to struggle! Do not be afraid!” UCLA students used this chant last quarter while protesting the flagging UCLA admission rates of certain minority groups. Read more...