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Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down

Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down THUMBS New buses good for nature Thumbs up to the new fleet of campus buses. Introduced two weeks ago, the buses run on natural gas instead of diesel fuel, making for more environmentally friendly fuel consumption and less pollution. Read more...


Indian mascots perpetuate stereotypes

Monday, January 26, 1998 Indian mascots perpetuate stereotypes MASCOTS Sports teams claim to honor indigenous people, culture with images of savages From the banners to the marquees to the merchandise bearing Indian mascots at the stadium, an entire culture is being demeaned and insulted. Read more...



Who is leading educational change

Monday, January 26, 1998 Who is leading educational change EDUCATION Technological companies switching to higher, lifelong learning By Allison Beauregard Lew Consider the rapid rate of global change. Read more...



Required courses take away choice

Friday, January 23, 1998 Required courses take away choice DIVERSITY: Celebration of culture should be up to individual’s interests By Nathalie Esteban In this age of "political correctness" it is fashionable to study the cultures of previously ignored/overlooked groups, such as women or minorities. Read more...


General education at UCLA:

Friday, January 23, 1998 General education at UCLA: EDUCATION: Improving current curriculum could add multi-discipline first-year clusters; new program contains possible problems with funding, teaching schedules By Sarah Morris The proposal now before the faculty and students of UCLA for consideration is the result of several years of work by dedicated members of this community, who deserve praise for their goals and efforts. Read more...