Saturday, May 18


Do away with affirmative action: compete on merit

Wednesday, October 23, 1996 FAIRNESS: Passage of Proposition 209 would be a step in right directionBy Adam Reed One would be sadly and grossly mistaken to believe that because of today’s interpretation of affirmative action a fair and equal society has finally been obtained. Read more...



Wanted students with hint of school spirit

Tuesday, October 22, 1996 HOMECOMING: Campus events and the college experience are symbioticBy Robin Aguilar Daily Bruin Columnist Welcome to yet another installment of "What the hell is that crazy Mexican talking about now?" Yes, folks, I am your humble servant; your court jester, if you will. Read more...


Young people¹s votes can influence national politics

Tuesday, October 22, 1996 VOTING: Students’ needs will be met by electing a pro-education presidentBy Darrin Hurwitz The view expressed by columnist Jake Sexton, that "the political effects of voting are negligible", is both ill-conceived and damaging to the concerns which we as young people hold. Read more...


Power lies in numbers Wednesday

Tuesday, October 22, 1996 PROTEST: Stand up to keep affirmative action programs in CaliforniaBy Stacy Hae Lim Lee Okay, so you know that affirmative action is a good thing and you have long conversations with your friends about why it is a good thing and why all those myths are just lies to promote the right wing agenda. Read more...


Democracy calls for active participation

Tuesday, October 22, 1996 VOTING: Decision-making power lies in the hands of the American voters who choose to partake in our electionsBy Andrew J. Westhall "If you’re not part of the solution, then you must be part of the problem." ­ some genius I commend Jake Sexton for opening up a debate which has long puzzled most of the general public. Read more...