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...
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May 3, 9:00 pm
World Bank, IMF exploit developing countries
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May 2, 9:00 pm
Mumia’s struggle indicative of larger problems
On May 13, there will be a massive demonstration in San Francisco for Mumia Abu-Jamal. The struggle to free Mumia is just one step in a larger picture. Read more...
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May 2, 9:00 pm
Students should lobby for repeal of SP-1, SP-2 mea
By Beth Caldwell In a recent town hall meeting organized by the Undergraduate Students Association Council and the Graduate Students Association, Chancellor Albert Carnesale answered questions from the UCLA student body. Read more...
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May 2, 9:00 pm
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...
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May 2, 9:00 pm
Sex often treated as little more than commodity
One of the most intensive of human physiological drives is the sexual urge. There is definitely a purpose for such an overwhelming drive. By satisfying the urge for sexual intercourse, we accomplish two main goals. Read more...
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May 1, 9:00 pm
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...
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May 1, 9:00 pm
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...