Monday, 7/14/97 Partner benefits build social pact BENEFITS: Extending rights to domestic partners upholds university values By Charles Outcalt Should the University of California system continue to deny health, retirement and student family housing benefits to the single segment of the University community? Read more...

Monday, 7/14/97 Ending affirmative action a grave mistake The message is clear: minority students feel they will not be comfortable at UCs The first results of the UC Regents’ controversial ban on race-based admissions are beginning to trickle in – and they are frightening and discouraging, to say the least. Read more...

Monday, 7/14/97 Average guy explains love at first sight LOVE: Man, woman’s real thoughts as they fumble toward difficult L-word Gazing at the moon’s reflection off the water in the stream, your toes gently rub the mossy rock that splits the stream, as you sit side by side under a tree that’s witnessed couples come and go. Read more...

Monday, 7/14/97 Call for reparations reveals underlying racist beliefs Unfounded assumptions, excessive blame distort argument By Eric Galen I was appalled at the unbridled racism and complete lack of reason spewed forth in Victor Patton’s column ("I’m sorry just isn’t enough," July 7-13). Read more...

Monday, 7/14/97 Letters LETTERS: Who are you to judge? The Viewpoint column by Adjoa Middleton ("Mixed Culture, No Culture," July 7- 13, 1997) was so white-phobic and offensive that it needs some balance. Read more...

Monday, 7/14/97 Seeing racial differences is necessary, beneficial RACISM: Learn to love your consciousness of others’ ethnic makeup The column you are about to read is written by an avowed racist. Read more...

Monday, 7/7/97 Leader’s death teaches about struggles, determination Despite tragedy and violent environment, families learn to cope By Kamal Hassan The passing of Betty Shabazz gives us an opportunity to reflect on many things that bring up feelings of joy and pain. Read more...