Tuesday, January 14, 1997 ABORTION: Extinction possible if parents don’t want a homosexual childBy Tom Sena "Well!" I fumed as we emerged from the movie house, "I guess as far as Star Trek’s concerned, there are still no gay people in the 24th century." Greg and I had just seen "Star Trek: First Contact," and as we walked out into the December night I pointed out in exasperated detail that every other minority group was represented among the crew of the Enterprise except gays and lesbians. Read more...

Tuesday, January 14, 1997Wastes of money If you pass by Sunset Village, take a look at the fresh, beautiful and expensive patch of grass from the main entrance of Courtside to Sunset Commons, where Sunset residents frequently dine. Read more...

Tuesday, January 14, 1997 FEAR: Highly emotional anger can blindly drive people into joining political, social movements "Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth." -Pema Chodron 1997. Read more...

Tuesday, January 14, 1997 EQUALITY: Men, women should be able to work together without conflictBy Garrick Ruiz On Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997 columnist Jennifer Nelson wrote about how separating the sexes in the military would allow both sexes to "realize their full potential." Thinking like this really scares me. Read more...

Monday, January 13, 1997 CHALLENGE: Passive passersby constitute source of frustration for targets of homophobic slogansBy Matt Pearson As you were passing along Bruin Walk on Thursday, I’m sure many of you noticed the man in the sweater who was standing on one of the low walls across from Kerckhoff shouting so-called "Christian" slogans and holding up a sign which read (and I’m paraphrasing) "Homos are an abomination," followed by the usual Biblical reference from Leviticus. Read more...

Monday, January 13, 1997 STUDENT LIFE: Mold-covered kitchens, hairy showers are the price for off-campus living Aaah, it’s good to be back. Once again the Daily Bruin gods have allowed me the opportunity to thrill and amaze you. Read more...

Monday, January 13, 1997 GOVERNMENT: Oversight diminishes in a one-party student government, may lead to abuse of powerStudents should not be lulled into the false belief that all is well in student government at UCLA. Read more...