Tuesday, May 19


Editorial: Only faculty should decide course policies

The course description of a UC Berkeley English class titled “The Politics and Poetics of Palestinian Resistance” was recently changed to make it more politically correct, with the most notable difference being the omission of the words “conservative thinkers are encouraged to seek other sections.” Understandably appalled at such an exclusionary stance, University of California President Richard Atkinson wrote a letter to the UC Regents protesting the description. Read more...


Letters

Much more to UCLA than fraternities As an alum and an ex-fraternity member (house will remain unknown), I couldn’t agree more with David Burke’s Sept. 27, 2002 column, “Frats not epitome of “˜coolness.'” Everyone wants to belong, be cool, and have the world think you belong to a “hot frat” as an undergrad. Read more...



Bush should listen to international friends

When was the last time China, Russia and France all agreed on a topic of international policy? Diplomats and war hawks alike should take notice. Although all three countries have become a nuisance to President Bush’s “we’re going to war” campaign, each has a valid point about impending actions taken in relation to Iraq. Read more...



Davis’ “˜paid family leave’ hurts Californians

Sometimes, it can be beneficial to view life as black or white, especially when Gray will lead to disaster. As the gubernatorial race between Gray Davis and Bill Simon becomes closer to a dead heat, it seems our flustered incumbent governor is racing to capture as much power as he can before facing the wrath of Californians in November. Read more...