Mischna is a graduate student in geophysics. By Michael Mischna In response to Ghaith Mahmood’s submission, “Problem is about oppression, not coexistence” (Daily Bruin, Viewpoint, May 3), accusations of apartheid must be taken with the utmost concern. Read more...

This week, the UC Board of Regents passed RE-28, rescinding SP-1 and 2. While Proposition 209 still bans the use of affirmative action, some say this move has symbolic value. Read more...

  Ariana Brookes Brookes is a third-year English student who knows that Diet Coke is the drink of champions. E-mail her at [email protected]. Click Here for more articles by Ariana Brookes If I could just have a minute with those forefathers of ours, I’d have a word or two to say to them. Read more...

  Shirin Vossoughi Vossoughi is a third-year history and international development studies student. Speak your mind and e-mail her at [email protected]. Click Here for more articles by Shirin Vossoughi Joyful Hollywood writers toasting one another, powerful producers at ease, and even Mayor Riordan responding with relief while vacationing in Acapulco. Read more...

EDITORIAL BOARD Christine Byrd Editor in Chief Michael Litschi Managing Editor Jonah Lalas Viewpoint Editor Barbara Ortutay News Editor Amy Golod Staff Representative Timothy Kudo Staff Representative Brian O’Camb Staff Representative Unsigned editorials represent a majority opinion of the Daily Bruin Editorial Board. Read more...

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  Phoebe Chang Chang is a third-year history student. Tell her what you think and e-mail her at [email protected]. Click Here for more articles by Phoebe Chang Students who feel academic requirements get in the way of their education welcome the General Education Governance Committee’s new proposal to lower the number of required GEs. Read more...