Monday, May 11, 1998 Prop. 227 aims to sink children’s hopes EDUCATION: Initiative a reaction to frustrations of poorly funded system By Graciela "Liz" Geyer Proposition 227, the so-called "English for the Children" initiative on the June ballot, is not an initiative that seeks to rectify or improve a "failing" education system; it is an initiative aimed at feeding on the public’s fears and frustrations of a severely underfunded public education system. Read more...
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May 10, 9:00 pm
Prop. 227 aims to sink children’s hopes
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May 10, 9:00 pm
In a nutshell, student politicians just plain bug
Monday, May 11, 1998 In a nutshell, student politicians just plain bug USAC: High-schoolish activities, silly promises produce disenchantment In case you haven’t noticed, spring has arrived at UCLA! Read more...
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May 7, 9:00 pm
Athletes should compete academically
Friday, May 8, 1998 Athletes should compete academically PRIORITIES: Scholastic standards must be set to maintain reputation By Ryan Kelly The question, when it comes to student athletics, is a matter of priorities. Read more...
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May 7, 9:00 pm
Letters
Friday, May 8, 1998 Letters LETTERS: Another banner raised in Pauley I just wanted to write this note to personally thank the UCLA Athletic Department well ahead of time for the rally that they are sure to put on in the coming weeks to congratulate the NCAA Championship UCLA Men’s Volleyball Team. Read more...
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May 7, 9:00 pm
Self-centered motives must not drive athletic programs
Friday, May 8, 1998 Self-centered motives must not drive athletic programs STUDENT ATHLETES: Individual talent should be used to edify team, grant sense of university pride, not promote individuals By David Smith In many cases, I believe student-athletes are super-employees of the university. Read more...
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May 7, 9:00 pm
SpeaksOut
Friday, May 8, 1998 SpeaksOut ADMISSIONS: Sports fan or not, the presence of UCLA athletics seems impossible to escape. Whether it means being stuck in traffic on a Thursday night during basketball season or sitting in the crowd as the football team triumphs over USC (yet again), athletics is an integral part of student life. Read more...
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May 7, 9:00 pm
Too many think beauty is skin deep
Friday, May 8, 1998 Too many think beauty is skin deep BEAUTY: Color obsession causes discrimination, division within groups When I was small, I wanted to be white. Read more...