Friday, January 15, 1999 Throw-away mentality hurts everyone in society DISPOSAL: Fear of aging exiles elderly, homeless, post-Christmas pine trees As I trudged up the hills of fog-ridden San Francisco last week, the straggly remains of Christmas trees confronted my impertinence. Read more...

Thursday, January 14, 1999 Looking up to own race gives hope to ending bias IDENTITY: Since America still judges blacks by skin rather than worth, exemplars vital One of my earliest childhood memories is an argument I had with a little girl on the playground over whose turn it was on the slide. Read more...

Thursday, January 14, 1999 TA groups guiding hand of free democracy UNIONS: Labor organizations help workers maintain rights, keep authorities in check By Jeff Smith With the continuing labor dispute between the university and its teaching assistants (TAs), Daily Bruin readers have been exposed to many arguments on whether teaching assistants should unionize. Read more...

Thursday, January 14, 1999 Take pride in yourself, not in your ethnic background INDIVIDUALISM: Identifying with role models should be based on merit, not heritage I was virtually weaned on the idea that ethnicity matters. Read more...

Thursday, January 14, 1999 Whether Hillary divorces is her decision FEMENISM: First lady’s role as female politician burdened by Bill’s actions By Judith Meuli It seems difficult to decide whether Hillary Rodham Clinton’s version of "Stand by Your Man" is commendable, or even worth the effort and embarrassment. Read more...

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Skewed body image can endanger lives DISORDERS: To dismiss eating problems as lack of control misses danger By Sheri N. Albert Over two million people in the United States, primarily girls and young women between the ages of 15 and 35, suffer from the eating disorders anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating. Read more...

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Stereotypes of women exist in ‘modern’ society LEADERSHIP: Conference aims to combat lingering idea of female inferiority By Melanie Ho Over break, I watched the film "Elizabeth," the story of the strong-willed queen of England. Read more...