Smith is a second-year undeclared student. By Sophia Smith Many people, like David Horowitz, believe institutionalized racism is “political fairy dust” used as an excuse by the left to propose beneficial social changes (“New admission policy hides public school failure,” Daily Bruin, Viewpoint, Jan. Read more...

Metzidis is a second-year economics and mathematics student. By John Metzidis Jennifer Shane’s Viewpoint submission “UCLA must reconsider requirements,” (Daily Bruin, Jan. 9) seems to reflect the growing hostility that too many students have toward gaining a true and thorough education. Read more...

Finally, someone who cares As a graduating senior, I have seen the Undergraduate Student Association Council’s members push for changes on campus that the majority of students is apathetic toward, respond to critics by tooting their own horns in letters to the Bruin, and make statements which are a gumbo of youthful idealism. Read more...

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  Bonnie Chau Chau is a second-year English student who likes collarbones, scars and making nonfat cappuccinos. If you want her to make you a friendship bracelet, e-mail her at [email protected]. Read more...

EDITORIAL BOARD Editor in Chief  Timothy Kudo Managing Editor  Michael Falcone Viewpoint Editor  Cuauhtemoc Ortega Staff Representatives  Maegan Carberry  Edward Chiao  Kelly Rayburn Editorial Board Assistants  Maegan Carberry  Edward Chiao   Unsigned editorials represent a majority opinion of the Daily Bruin Editorial Board. Read more...

EDITORIAL BOARD Editor in Chief  Timothy Kudo Managing Editor  Michael Falcone Viewpoint Editor  Cuauhtemoc Ortega Staff Representatives  Maegan Carberry  Edward Chiao  Kelly Rayburn Editorial Board Assistants  Maegan Carberry  Edward Chiao   Unsigned editorials represent a majority opinion of the Daily Bruin Editorial Board. Read more...