Kris Henry is a student at the University of Minnesota, where her column appears every Tuesday. By Kris Henry When I first heard that a woman fired a shot into the ceiling of University President Nils Hasselmo’s office, my initial thought was, "What a fruit loop." But as the summer drew to a close, I started thinking about all the bureaucratic obstacles at the university that we students face in the name of obtaining a higher education. Read more...

Jennifer Nelson’s column appears every other Thursday. The "Just don’t do it" slogan from Bob Dole’s anti-drug campaign may, upon a cursory evaluation, appear to be an inefficient way of confronting the growing problem of national drug abuse. Read more...

Alexander Volokh is a 1993 alumnus. By Alexander Volokh In "The Simpsons", Homer carries on an instructive conversation with his brain. Homer: Awww … $20!? I wanted a peanut. Read more...

Danish? Dutch? Film? Accuracy? Thanks for the nice article in Friday’s Bruin about the Dutch Film Festival currently in progress at Melnitz. However, why on earth the photocaption on Page 56 about a DANISH movie when your article concerns DUTCH movies? Read more...

Alexandra Martin is the Special Projects Director for the Bruin Democrats. By Alexandra Martin Bob Dole has unveiled his economic plan and chosen his running mate in a desperate attempt to revive his campaign. Read more...

J. Jioni Palmer is a fourth-year student majoring in African American Studies. His column appears every other Wednesday. I can’t remember when it was, but the first time I heard that booming voice and those insightful lyrics I was hooked. Read more...

Schemers is a recent political science graduate from UCLA. By Christopher Schemers Two years ago, President Clinton appeared ready to join the long list of one-term Democratic presidents who have occupied the White House since it belonged to Franklin D. Read more...