Monday, July 27, 1998 Don’t listen to Kent Brockmans of world BUDGET: Democracy can work if only politicians, voters try to solve problems of government Just about everything in life, in my opinion, can be tied to an anecdote from "The Simpsons." And so why not take advantage of that whenever possible? Read more...

Monday, July 27, 1998 Cheap tricks won’t garner Clinton-haters public support POLITICS: Gutter scandal exposes partisan attempt to destroy administration By Solomon Matsas I do not get the feeling that many people take the current Washington mess very seriously; most of us want the whole matter to disappear. Read more...

Monday, July 27, 1998 Homosexuality doesn’t predetermine life Focus on individuality, not homosexuality HOMOSEXUALITY: Separate ‘gay community’ fosters self-imposed stereotypes By Daniel B. Rego The article "Being ‘out’ gives teacher another role in community" by Lydia Wrobel only undercuts the reasons why there is such discord over being gay. Read more...

Monday, July 27, 1998 Speaks Out How should the children of UCLA alumni be treated in the admissions process? Should the admissions office give them special attention or not? Read more...

Monday, July 27, 1998 Video games lure doom, addiction ADDICTION: Playing to relax can be unhealthy, time-consuming habit I’d still be playing a video game if I didn’t have to write this article and do my homework. Read more...

Monday, July 20, 1998 Learn about life for $4.75 per hour JOB: Working for Toys R Us gives very different perspective from sheltered world of UCLA For me, summer always evokes memories of my very first job. Read more...

Monday, July 20, 1998 Commercialism reduces society to one-dimension PHILOSOPHY: People lose ability to think critically as advancing technology commands attention Reading the written thoughts of dead philosopher-types often poses a serious threat to one’s mental well-being. Read more...