Lecturers may teach up to 30 percent of classes at the University of California ““ 50 percent at UCLA ““ but they have not been compensated or respected accordingly. Read more...

Chancellor Albert Carnesale chose not to sign a petition promising to fight anti-Semitic action on campus, a petition 300 other heads of American colleges and universities signed. Read more...

Facts make a case against Schwartz A recent submission by Andrew Jones titled “Bruin Republicans proud of diverse membership” (Viewpoint, Oct. 4) implied that conservatives are thoughtful commentators on issues that affect our society. Read more...

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This fall, the jury is in and personal responsibility is out. On Oct. 4, a Los Angeles Superior Court awarded an unprecedented $28 billion dollars in punitive damages to Betty Bullock, a 64-year-old woman suffering from lung cancer, who claims Philip Morris failed to warn her of the dangers of smoking. Read more...

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With the elections less than a month away and a possible war with Iraq looming in the near future, some politicians have begun aligning their policy decisions with public opinion polls rather than sound judgment. Read more...