Tuesday, December 1, 1998 Thumbs up/thumbs down Eliminating lockers hurts kids Thumbs down to the Pasadena Unified School District, which eliminated lockers in an effort to reduce the number of hiding places for weapons and drugs. Read more...

Monday, November 30, 1998 Reach out and touch solicitors STATUS: Growing dependence on telephones complicates need for profitable conversation, business If you could listen in while your neighbors ordered pizzas, you would learn a good deal about communication. Read more...

Monday, November 30, 1998 Religious fanaticism root of violence in Mideast ISLAM: Attackers abuse faith by using terrorism to advance political goal By Adva Kalderon In his article "Critics ignore true causes of hate" (Viewpoint, Oct. Read more...

Monday, November 30, 1998 Sex trade exploits Asian women INDUSTRY: Wealthy men use global practice to rent young, destitute females By Lissa Balotro Imagine basking in the sun, watching beautiful women perform an exotic tropical dance and being massaged by a skilled masseuse (your soon-to-be-wife) in a foreign land all for only $2,000. Read more...

Monday, November 30, 1998 International debts hinder growth of developing nations DISASTERS: Governments try to repay loans but cut vital services in process By Fr. Giles L. Read more...

Wednesday, November 25, 1998 Classism takes heart out of cohesive campus CATEGORIES: Focusing on socioeconomics neglects issues like racism, sexism Amid the spectre of "racism," "sexism" and "homophobia" emerges a bizarre and nonsensical new entry into the battle over sensitivity. Read more...

Wednesday, November 25, 1998 How to write an effective opinion piece COLUMNISTS: Joining Viewpoint staff is easy with help of convenient template You Viewpoint readers have probably noticed that the editorial staff is currently accepting applications for Viewpoint columnist for the next quarter. Read more...