Wednesday, November 18, 1998 Proposition 209 has nationwide domino effect TREND: Washington becomes latest state to pass anti-affirmative action legislation What began as an isolated proposition in California has evolved into what may become a nationwide trend to stifle diversity at universities. Read more...
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November 17, 9:00 pm
Proposition 209 has nationwide domino effect
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November 17, 9:00 pm
Letters
Wednesday, November 18, 1998 Letters Nothing in life is free, not even lunch As a student spending her second year living in on-campus housing, I rely on the cafeteria for most of my meals. Read more...
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November 17, 9:00 pm
In modern society, we can’t all be No. 1
Wednesday, November 18, 1998 In modern society, we can’t all be No. 1 UTOPIA: In spite of lofty goals of Founding Fathers, society anything but equal A few insane, hoary-headed men drafted this piece of parchment 200 years ago called the "Declaration of Independence." They were obviously fugitives from some mental institution because they had the audacity to write that "all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." These supposedly self-evident truths don’t seem clear enough at times. Read more...
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November 16, 9:00 pm
Privatizing stifles social justice
Tuesday, November 17, 1998 Privatizing stifles social justice CORPORATIONS: Increasing dependence on sponsors leads to class segregation Last year, when the new BruinCard system was being instituted, I was angry and anxious about the coming change. Read more...
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November 16, 9:00 pm
Overgrown U.S. military unnecessary today
Tuesday, November 17, 1998 Overgrown U.S. military unnecessary today PENTAGON: With fewer enemies, more cost-effective alternatives, America should change policies Until two days ago, America was beating the drums of war. Read more...
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November 16, 9:00 pm
Thumbs up / thumbs down
Tuesday, November 17, 1998 Thumbs up / thumbs down Child care at university too limited Thumbs down to the UCLA child care programs for failing to provide affordable and accessible care to the thousands of faculty, staff and students who need it. Read more...
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November 15, 9:00 pm
Women can choose how to live
Monday, November 16, 1998 Women can choose how to live RESPONSE: Feminists, society shouldn’t judge people on appearances By Catie Snow Bailard Oh Deb, Deb, Deb – I enjoyed your response to my column. Read more...