Friday, April 17, 1998 Ending affirmative action will bring society widespread negative effects Opportunities necessary for minorities to achieve social mobility By Ramin Farahmandpur Until equal educational opportunities are attained by minorities and women, affirmative action must continue to be enforced. Read more...

Friday, April 17, 1998 Speaksout TODAY: In the first incoming undergraduate class affected by the repeal of Proposition 209 and the passage of UC Regents’ SP-1, the number of underrepresented admits to UCLA have dropped significantly. Read more...

Friday, April 17, 1998 Prop. 209 doesn’t deserve compliance UCLA should lead by example, refuse to adhere to law By Noluthando L. Williams Recently, we have all been hit with the not-so-surprising, but nevertheless unacceptable, statistics on admission rates for people of color at UCLA. Read more...

Friday, April 17, 1998 Group mentality obscures truth of racial repression INDIVIDUALITY: Just because a person is of a minority doesn’t mean they’ve been a victim of discrimination By Robert Lopez Two years ago when I applied to colleges, I could have checked a box which would have given me an advantage over every other white or Asian applicant. Read more...

Thursday, April 16, 1998 Superheros saved the day … and my life COMICS: Collectables offer escape from reality of life, aren’t just for kids "Faster than a speeding bullet. Read more...

Thursday, April 16, 1998 Use common sense, not common law COURTS: Genetic ties to child are stronger than unsteady marriage vows The California Supreme Court has turned a blind eye to science and common sense. Read more...

Thursday, April 16, 1998 MEChA excludes homosexuals, women from conference unity Concerns of all members not addressed by poorly organized meeting By Alex Ortega I am writing this letter in response to Dennis Lim’s "article" on MEChA’s national conference, which was held at UCLA on the weekend of April 10-12. Read more...