Friday, 5/23/97 Spectral analysis ETHNICITY: The significance of color, determined at first glance, deserves a second look Librada Loera Ybarra, my grandfather’s mom, was a platinum blonde, my mother says, with blue eyes and fine skin. Read more...

Friday, 5/23/97 LETTERS LETTERS: Don’t judge an event by its flyer Don’t judge an event by its flyer On May 2, 1997, The Bruin published a piece titled "Price of beauty will not pay for degree," by Sharon DeYoung. Read more...

Thursday, 5/22/97 Lifting kegs, not weights, is the way to go! EXERCISE: Alternative methods offered to make battle of the bulge easier In the many months that I have had the privilege of being a Viewpoint columnist, I seem to have garnered somewhat of a reputation for writing primarily about drinking and sex. Read more...

Thursday, 5/22/97 Religion and politics Political actions of ‘religious right’ groups oppress gay community By David Bain "If homosexuality were the normal way, God would have made Adam and Bruce." — Anita Bryant, New York Times, June 5, 1977 The Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/ Transgendered (LGBT) community can not often come to a point of consensus. Read more...

Thursday, 5/22/97 Religion and politics Separation of church and state against inclusive tenets of Islam By Masood Khan In modern Western politics, there is a clear separation of church and state. Read more...

Thursday, 5/22/97 Letters Political stance clarification While I appreciate The Bruin printing my letter, I would like to mildly chasten them for their presentation of my response. Read more...

Thursday, 5/22/97 Religion and politics Israel’s democratic. Jewish qualities can coexist in delicate balance By Netanel Livni In my experience, most Jews in the United States support the strong line between church and state, opposing any involvement by the government in religious affairs. Read more...