Wednesday, March 11

Letters to the editor

God unites people, doesn’t divide them I am sorry to hear that Fried (“Pledge divides nation “˜under God,'” Nov. 6), who calls for an end to divisiveness, would rather not share her God with me. Read more...


On-campus bar needed for atmosphere, not alcohol

I would like to respond to Katharine Jensen’s submission “Bar inappropriate for Ackerman” (Nov. 5). As one of the undergraduates on the students’ association board of directors and chair of the Services Committee, I take issue with her assertion that a pub is inappropriate for this campus. Read more...


“˜Rock the Vote’ debate lacks substance

Not since Bill Clinton proclaimed his preference for boxer shorts has political television been this juicy. Unfortunately, juiciness doesn’t necessarily equal substance. Last Tuesday, CNN aired its “Rock the Vote” town hall debate, featuring an audience comprised solely of 18 to 30 year-olds. Read more...


UC must reform labor relations

Submitted by Jason Willoughby On Oct. 3, thousands of academic student employees throughout the University of California system ““ members of United Auto Workers Local 2865 ““ engaged in a one-day unfair labor practice strike to protest what they say is the UC’s continuing pattern of unproductive, uncooperative and unlawful behavior in contract negotiations. Read more...