Friday, November 14, 1997 Concern should be for people, not paymentsBy Joseph G. Nelson Despite the mounds of books that I am buried under, as I struggle with my thesis, I think that it is my duty as an American Indian student to offer a few thoughts on Native Americans. Read more...

Friday, November 14, 1997 Question who should be receiving reparations FAIRNESS: Only those directly affected deserve compensation for lossesBy Daniel B. Rego Who owes whom? The question of reparations is one of compensation to those who have suffered loss, paid by those who inflicted that loss. Read more...

Friday, November 14, 1997 Speaks Out Was the Orleans Parish School District justified in renaming George Washington Elementary because the first president was a slave owner?Huy Chung Third-year Math and economics "It’s not justified. Read more...

Thursday, November 13, 1997 Report on pay scales distorts UCLA’s actual faculty salaries EARNINGS: Misleading statistics make wages seem higher than lifeBy Phil Kellman I enjoyed the story on pay scales at UCLA, "Spreading the wealth," (Oct. Read more...

Thursday, November 13, 1997 LETTERSFood was always bad Hala Ali’s Nov. 11 article, "Hershey Hall food problems ire residents," is old news. I was a resident of Hershey Hall from 1991 to 1993, and during those two years I was severely traumatized by the substandard dining conditions there. Read more...

Thursday, November 13, 1997 Always remember others’ sacrifices GRATITUDE: Give thanks to people who helped you reach where you are now So it’s raining again. Traditionally, the rain symbolized renewal and life. Read more...

Thursday, November 13, 1997 UCLA must lead in diversity, tolerance HATE CRIMES: Differences are cause for celebration, not ignorance, violenceBy Darnell Grisby While walking down Westwood Boulevard the other night, a truck full of drunk, college-age men shouted obscenities at a young man in front of me. Read more...