Tuesday, May 26

World Bank, IMF exploit developing countries

By Kirsten Isaacson Recently, I observed a woman wearing a T-shirt that read, “Nation of sheep, led by pigs, ruled by wolves.” This struck me as humorous at the time, but upon reading David Wu’s Viewpoint submission (“IMF, World Bank protesters buy into hype,” Viewpoint, April 24), I realized just how depressing the truth to that statement was. Read more...




Misleading article distorts facts

By Clyde Spillenger The Daily Bruin’s lead story on April 27 concerning the Sujon Guha case (“University compensates $8 million in suicide case,” News) is confused, and in some places seriously misleading. Read more...



President

My name is Katynja McCory. I am a fourth-year political science student and I am running for the position of USAC president with Praxis. The theme of Praxis this year is “revisioning education through student power.” Because of my experience, I am confident in my ability to serve as USAC president. Read more...


General Representative

I believe that the general representative’s primary function is to fulfill duties not allocated to other USAC positions. More importantly, the office should serve to be responsible for “representing the collective interests of the student body … soliciting from the student body information concerning the student needs as they pertain to the student body as a whole … “ as is stated in the Bylaws. Read more...