would it have a substantial impact on students’ experience if ucla were to do away with its free speech zone, Avneet Kaur Fourth-year, Political science “It is definitely a value to have this free speech zone on campus because as such a diverse campus, there are many different views to be expressed, and it is easy to do so at such a central location to campus.” Adam Sheppard Second-year, Mechanical engineering “I think everyone should have the chance to hear other views because college is a time when you decide exactly what you believe. Read more...

Editorial board’s decision skin deep Of the last few editorials written by the editorial board, two issues seem to be emerging. One is that the board is condoning racism, and second, they are using racism as a front to push an agenda. Read more...

The Associated Students of UCLA made the right choice in deciding on Friday not to expand Ackerman Union by about 35,000 square feet, according to Student Union Director Jerry Mann. Read more...

The course description of a UC Berkeley English class titled “The Politics and Poetics of Palestinian Resistance” was recently changed to make it more politically correct, with the most notable difference being the omission of the words “conservative thinkers are encouraged to seek other sections.” Understandably appalled at such an exclusionary stance, University of California President Richard Atkinson wrote a letter to the UC Regents protesting the description. Read more...

Much more to UCLA than fraternities As an alum and an ex-fraternity member (house will remain unknown), I couldn’t agree more with David Burke’s Sept. 27, 2002 column, “Frats not epitome of “˜coolness.'” Everyone wants to belong, be cool, and have the world think you belong to a “hot frat” as an undergrad. Read more...

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When was the last time China, Russia and France all agreed on a topic of international policy? Diplomats and war hawks alike should take notice. Although all three countries have become a nuisance to President Bush’s “we’re going to war” campaign, each has a valid point about impending actions taken in relation to Iraq. Read more...