Thursday, January 14, 1999 TA groups guiding hand of free democracy UNIONS: Labor organizations help workers maintain rights, keep authorities in check By Jeff Smith With the continuing labor dispute between the university and its teaching assistants (TAs), Daily Bruin readers have been exposed to many arguments on whether teaching assistants should unionize. Read more...

Thursday, January 14, 1999 Take pride in yourself, not in your ethnic background INDIVIDUALISM: Identifying with role models should be based on merit, not heritage I was virtually weaned on the idea that ethnicity matters. Read more...

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 ‘Gay pornography’ explores new territory FILMS: Audiences may be shocked by sense of identity, sexuality in male cinema We Bruin cinema buffs are regularly pleased to see our fair campus as it appears in various movies. Read more...

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Partisan politics threaten integrity of U.S. institutions CONGRESS: Party lines must not supersede Senate’s obligation to administer fair trial Unfulfilled promises of impartial, nonpartisan efforts reflect a failed impeachment process in the House of Representatives, setting a dangerous precedent for the future of the union. Read more...

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Skewed body image can endanger lives DISORDERS: To dismiss eating problems as lack of control misses danger By Sheri N. Albert Over two million people in the United States, primarily girls and young women between the ages of 15 and 35, suffer from the eating disorders anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating. Read more...

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Stereotypes of women exist in ‘modern’ society LEADERSHIP: Conference aims to combat lingering idea of female inferiority By Melanie Ho Over break, I watched the film "Elizabeth," the story of the strong-willed queen of England. Read more...

Tuesday, January 12, 1999 Partisan bickering detracts from issues, causes distrust SOCIETY: Impeachment only part of larger war for cultural dominance By Solomon Matsas Finally a new year has arrived, but the incessantly lurid and emotionally wrenching political events of the year just passed remain unresolved – and now they will likely promise to careen toward some hurtful wreck of a conclusion. Read more...