Thursday, October 1

Journalists lose sight of real duty

Wednesday, October 7, 1998 Journalists lose sight of real duty CLINTON: Scandal-hungry reporters exercise poor judgement, fail public The past nine months have provided a daunting challenge for members of the journalism field. Read more...


Letters

Wednesday, October 7, 1998 Letters Project will kill Village With all due respect to able Bruin (writer) Trina Enriquez, The Bruin is not questioning the wisdom of the developers who claim to know what will revive Westwood. Read more...


Same-sex couples should have equal recognition

Wednesday, October 7, 1998 Same-sex couples should have equal recognition MARRIAGE: Society must move past irrational fear of homosexual relations By Hiyas Magilligan Why do certain people feel that same-sex marriage should remain unrecognized? Read more...


Admitting bias first step to curing phobia

Wednesday, October 7, 1998 Admitting bias first step to curing phobia PHOBIA: Theology, society prevent people from recognizing gay stereotypes By Julianne Sohn Homophobia, according to my cute, red Webster dictionary, is an "unreasonable aversion to homosexuals and homosexuality." Before I delve into this topic, let me confer with good, old philosopher Friedrich Nietzche. Read more...


Break away from societal labeling

Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Break away from societal labeling ANARCHY: Our generation must reject status quo to achieve lasting freedom BY Alex Dong KoConformity abounds in the United States. Read more...



Thumbs up, thumbs down

Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Thumbs up, thumbs down "Stalkerazzi" bill imperils free press Thumbs down to Pete Wilson, who signed legislation last Wednesday that allows celebrities or crime victims to recover damages and sue members of the media who invade their privacy by "trespass(ing) with the intent to capture images of a celebrity engaging in a personal or family activity." Besides the law’s infringement on First Amendment free press rights, the new definition of invasion of privacy gives celebrities special privileges even though public figures relinquish certain privacy rights when they choose to go public. Read more...