Friday, February 26, 1999 Don’t let college life mask societal ills ADMISSIONS: Students must urge universities to reconsider ethnicity By Portia Pedro As I was walking down Bruin Walk the other day, I heard yet another student (myself) complain about the never ending construction. Read more...

Friday, February 26, 1999 At stake: tolerance for gay community HOMOPHOBIA: Jokes, insults reveal prejudice against homosexuality We live in a society in which racists are condemned and sexists are ostracized. Read more...

Friday, February 26, 1999 Speaks Out What do you feel are the most effective strategies for protesting for civil rights? "I think that education and getting the message out to the masses is the best way to protest an issue. Read more...

Thursday, February 25, 1999 Black men must step forward, be leaders HISTORY: Today’s youth should draw inspiration from civil rights struggle By Letrell Crittenden Daily Collegian (Pennsylvania State U.) University Wire When discussing the annals of black history, one must mention the strength and perseverance of the African American man. Read more...

Thursday, February 25, 1999 Sweatshops offer good jobs, chance to achieve better life OPPORTUNITY: Closing down factories will ease conscience while hurting poor employees In doing research for this article, I came across an interesting story. Read more...

Thursday, February 25, 1999 Problems overseas, at home stem from common travesty OPPRESSION: Labor protection would finally stop exploitation of workers in poorer countries A woman rises before sunlight to work until after the sun sets for less than $3.00 a day in a sweatshop. Read more...

Wednesday, February 24, 1999 Court decision places blame on rape victims PUNISHMENT: Societies shift responsibility away from assailants, add stigma to crime In 1998, a 45-year-old driving instructor was convicted of raping an 18-year-old student. Read more...