Friday, February 20

USAC errors must be addressed

Wednesday, 4/30/97 USAC errors must be addressed Group lacks regard for checks and balances of system By Stanley Pham As a first-year student, I usually would never have the nerve to write to the Daily Bruin, but the feature in last Thursday’s paper, "A place of their own," was the straw that broke the proverbial camel’s back. Read more...




Hostage-holding terrorists deserve little sympathy

Wednesday, 4/30/97 Hostage-holding terrorists deserve little sympathy Government sends clear message that terrorism will not be tolerated, especially when innocent victims’ lives in jeopardy By Howard Kleinberg Immediately upon seeing, via history’s first live telecast of an assault on hostage-holding terrorists, that all 14 guerrillas died in the bloody climax, I recognized that soon the emphasis would turn from the brilliant rescue to whether or not the rebels were summarily executed. Read more...


Harsh reality lies under Peru

Wednesday, 4/30/97 Harsh reality lies under Peru Latest terrorist situation exemplifies President Fujimoris’ tyranny, inhumanity By Lisa Martinez For anyone who believes in fairness and human rights, the recent government massacre of the 14 rebels in Peru, most of whom were teenagers, was a disgusting and cynical show of violence and hatred before the world. Read more...



Incredibly true stories of news gone awry

Tuesday, 4/29/97 Incredibly true stories of news gone awry Journalists owe responsibility to society to report with objectivity OK, I understand that the average television show has no point other than entertain the viewer with thin humor and bad acting. Read more...