Thursday, May 28, 1998 Letters Queenly clarification A few people have reacted negatively, alas, to my brief reference at the inauguration to the Queen of Sheba, and I do hope you will let me briefly respond. Read more...

Thursday, May 28, 1998 Stop fighting racism with more racism DEROGATION: Splintering support by name-calling won’t right past wrongs By Kimberly Mackesy A couple days ago, I had the dubious distinction of experiencing what most white people never do. Read more...

Thursday, May 28, 1998 Denouncing demonstrators purposefully dodges issues LAWS: Bruin Republican response to protest shows desire to ignore problems By Dominic Carrillo I’m writing this in response to MacLane Key’s article in Thursday’s Daily Bruin ("Protests demonstrate contrasting ways to send message"). Read more...

Thursday, May 28, 1998 Administration treats peaceful students like criminals GESTAPO TACTICS: Decision to involve LAPD during Royce protest shows dangerously low tolerance for dissent By Michael Cooperson I’m bitterly disappointed with the UCLA administration. Read more...

Wednesday, May 27, 1998 Who cares if apathy’s the solution to all problems? Apathy: the solution to all of life’s problems PHILOSOPHY: Ignoring religious cultists, getting jaded makes life simpler Before you read any further, allow me to be totally blunt: I don’t care if you read or enjoy this column. Read more...

Wednesday, May 27, 1998 Carnesale should challenge Prop. 209 CHANCELLOR: Protect campus diversity through affirmative action to curb waning minority numbers A week ago, UCLA witnessed the real effect of Proposition 209: decimation of people of color. Read more...

Wednesday, May 27, 1998 Higher education is a privilege, not an absolute right COLUMN: Underqualified people – not minorities – denied admission to UCs So what should I write about this time? Read more...