Friday, March 12, 1999 Because of the recent five-year anniversary of California’s Three Strikes law, critics have protested, charging that the legislation is excessive and discriminatory, since a disproportionate number of nonviolent criminals and minorities are convicted of the "third strike." Supporters say Three Strikes is a key reason behind dipping crime rates. Read more...

Letters Parents have role in education I think your editorial titled "Schools failing in education department" (Viewpoint, March 3) was right on target in highlighting some of the problems that face our education system. Read more...

Site Sponsor: Speaks Out Monday, March 8, 1999 Following California’s lead with Proposition 227, Arizona is now considering an initiative to curtail bilingual education. Where do you stand on the issue of bilingual education? Read more...

Letters Get facts before pointing fingers I have a few thoughts on Judy Hu’s well-intentioned, but exaggerated portrayal of injustice against Asians ("Model minority myth detrimental to everyone," Viewpoint, March 1). Read more...

Letters Black athletes often overlooked This letter is being written in response to Reina Maehata’s letter ("Race has nothing to do with talent," Viewpoint, March 2). Read more...

Tuesday, March 2, 1999 GSA fails to inform voters RIGHTS: Graduate students denied access to facts from both sides of union representation debate By Adam Frankel Let’s clear the air of what some may perceive to be a stench on the UCLA campus, regarding the upcoming unionization election. Read more...

Tuesday, March 2, 1999 Lift ban on smoking in bars LAWS: Health campaigns target cigarettes, but risks common for any activity I picked up the Sunday paper the other day, and right next to Gene Siskel’s smiling face was an article about vice cops in San Diego who have been cracking down on smokers in bars, fining them up to $275. Read more...