Wednesday, April 22, 1998 Culture encompasses more than just race CULTURE: Melting pot, salad bowl, Twinkie fail to explain Americanism My memory works like an old television with poor reception. Read more...

Tuesday, April 21, 1998 ‘The force’ isn’t always established RELIGION: Other beliefs, non-affiliation can lead to individual spirituality By Dominic Carrillo I am writing in response to Connie Cho’s article on religion and spirituality ("Line between spirituality, religion not easily drawn," April 16). Read more...

Tuesday, April 21, 1998 Death leaves questions life can’t solve DEATH: Religion a way to address uncertainty, calm fears with afterlife If you had died yesterday, where would you be today? Read more...

Tuesday, April 21, 1998 Good aspects outweigh bad in decision to live in States IMMIGRANT: Perspective doesn’t take into account purpose for coming here By Ryan San Diego After reading your column last Tuesday ("Green card for sale" by Neven Jeremic), I found myself agreeing with you for the most part. Read more...

Tuesday, April 21, 1998 Affirmative action not preferential admission PROP. 209: Those let in due to supplemental criteria just as qualified as academic admits By Michael Schwartz We now know the effects of Proposition 209, the initiative known as the California Civil Rights Initiative, which did away with affirmative action programs. Read more...

Tuesday, April 21, 1998 Important evaluative tool denied to UCs LEADERSHIP: Affirmative action needed to enhance university’s environment By Anna Wang Our backs are against the wall. Read more...

Monday, April 20, 1998 Proposition 209 rightly makes racial preference unequal to merit Measure guarantees ethnic groups civil rights, not crutches By David Miller Before April 7, 1998, I was unsure about California’s civil rights initiative, Proposition 209. Read more...