Friday, February 27, 1998 Speaks Out: In your opinion, is racism or the state of race relations different today than 30 years ago? Jason Wade Fourth Year, Math/ Physics "Depending on what part of the country you’re in, I think it’s a bigger issue, like in southern states. Read more...

Friday, February 27, 1998 Concept of race creates artificial social divisions DIFFERENCES: Return to childhood’s innocence; re-learn to see people as unique, equal individuals By Daniel Rego Race is the most putrid and hate-inspiring word ever spoken. Read more...

Friday, February 27, 1998 Power PRIVELEGE: Racism only exists when one has prejudice and the power to act upon it, not when one group’s opportunities are dominated by another By Michael Schwartz Psychologist Beverly Tatum once made this analogy about racism in America: "I sometimes visualize the ongoing cycle of racism as a moving walkway at the airport. Read more...

Thursday, February 26, 1998 Letters Too quick to judge I am writing in response to Michael Urcan’s Feb. 18 letter, "Good Riddance." I do not know Jelani McCoy personally, which is why I would never presume to judge his actions or decisions. Read more...

Thursday, February 26, 1998 If you want to reach me, leave me alone RELIGION: On campus religion pushers should tone down sales pitches I grew up Catholic. Read more...

Thursday, February 26, 1998 Military action downright hypocritical WAR: U.S. cannot justify adequately bombing Iraq, killing innocent civilians I can only hope that at the time this is published this wondrous country that I was born in is still not dropping bombs on a population halfway around the world for reasons that are utterly despicable. Read more...

Thursday, February 26, 1998 Thumbs up/Thumbs down No kisses, no hugs, no fair Thumbs down to the administrators and ridiculous policies at Nicholas Junior High School in Fullerton; students were banned from hugging, kissing or any other public displays of affection. Read more...