Friday, May 8, 1998 Athletes should compete academically PRIORITIES: Scholastic standards must be set to maintain reputation By Ryan Kelly The question, when it comes to student athletics, is a matter of priorities. Read more...

Friday, May 8, 1998 Letters LETTERS: Another banner raised in Pauley I just wanted to write this note to personally thank the UCLA Athletic Department well ahead of time for the rally that they are sure to put on in the coming weeks to congratulate the NCAA Championship UCLA Men’s Volleyball Team. Read more...

Friday, May 8, 1998 Self-centered motives must not drive athletic programs STUDENT ATHLETES: Individual talent should be used to edify team, grant sense of university pride, not promote individuals By David Smith In many cases, I believe student-athletes are super-employees of the university. Read more...

Friday, May 8, 1998 SpeaksOut ADMISSIONS: Sports fan or not, the presence of UCLA athletics seems impossible to escape. Whether it means being stuck in traffic on a Thursday night during basketball season or sitting in the crowd as the football team triumphs over USC (yet again), athletics is an integral part of student life. Read more...

Friday, May 8, 1998 Too many think beauty is skin deep BEAUTY: Color obsession causes discrimination, division within groups When I was small, I wanted to be white. Read more...

Thursday, May 7, 1998 Please excuse Daniel for not calling earlier MOTHERS: Son expresses his love, growing respect for Mom on two holidays "A boy’s best friend is his mother." – Anthony Perkins in "Psycho" Happy belated birthday, Mom. Read more...

Thursday, May 7, 1998 Trials and tribulations HOUSING: Shower slugs add charm to living in your very own Roach Motel for the summer As summer rapidly approaches, one’s thoughts turn to beaches and vacation and summer school and summer housing. Read more...