Monday, November 25, 1996 OVERSIGHT: Recent proposals to change OSHA favor employers, do little to discourage infractionsBy Richard Trumka Shirley Smith is a single mother from Spring Lake, N.C. Read more...

Monday, November 25, 1996 POLITICS: Public must work collectively to make list of changes come trueOK kids, Christmas time is coming up and you know what that means: getting drunk and telling your family what you really think about them. Read more...

Friday, November 22, 1996 DATING: Lack of eligible young bachelors, ethnic preferences stand in way When I first applied for and was selected as a Viewpoint columnist, I wanted to focus on Latino/a dating on campus and on all the issues which complicate it. Read more...

Friday, November 22, 1996 PATRIOTISM: Being proud of flag has little to do with dehumanizing enemiesBy Adam K. Ake While there are some insightful comments in Paul Biery’s Nov. Read more...

Friday, November 22, 1996 WELFARE: Economic reality is source of social problems, not aid systemBy Nari Rhee Regarding Brian Choate’s Viewpoint piece advocating welfare cuts, "Handouts don’t reflect America’s values" ( Nov. Read more...

Thursday, November 21, 1996 PARTICIPATION: SAGE members need support, protection of a unionBy Steven Leider The purpose of this letter is to relate my frustration in being forced to make a decision between honoring the SAGE/UAW picket line or attending the classes for which I have paid so dearly in time, effort and money. Read more...

Thursday, November 21, 1996 Strike denies education I am troubled by an aspect of the SAGE strike. The individual TAs can strike if they want to, but they should not be encouraging other students not to attend their classes. Read more...