Thursday, October 22, 1998 Indian sovereignty challenged by state in past GAMBLING: Proposition 5 affirms respect between state government, tribes By Chad M. Gordon From the earliest days of our nation, Indian tribes have been recognized as "distinct, independent political communities." As such, they are qualified to exercise powers of self-government, not by virtue of any delegation of powers from the federal government, but rather because of their original tribal sovereignty. Read more...

Thursday, October 22, 1998 Visibility first step to nurture acceptance of homosexuality HOMOPHOBIA: Gays should assert themselves openly to fight prejudice By Megan Hall For one-and-a-half years I walked into the lab where I work without my freedom rings on. Read more...

Thursday, October 22, 1998 Exploring California’s education PUBLIC: Be aware of your responsibility as a taxpayer to public schools; help improve the system by voting on Nov. Read more...

Wednesday, October 21, 1998 Walkout tohelp faculty protest Regents’ policies WALKOUT: Board must be accountable to students, professors for key decisions As professors and students participate in a system-wide walkout Wednesday and Thursday, it is important to note that this protest is not only about affirmative action. Read more...

Wednesday, October 21, 1998 Student groups seek to improve social conditions DIVERSITY: Real learning comes from considering issues specific to sexuality, gender and ethnicity By Rodney Benedito Farrao People of color, homosexuals and women are constantly criticized for being vocal on issues that concern them. Read more...

Wednesday, October 21, 1998 Letters Media to blame for voter apathy I was pleased to read Catherine Turner’s article about the decline in voting rates (News, Oct. Read more...

Wednesday, October 21, 1998 Confining stereotypes refuse to die PREJUDICE: Caricatures of minorities still standard by which all members are judged The gods must be crazy. Read more...