Thursday, January 29, 1998 Letters Jokes in bad taste This letter is in response to Mark Shapiro’s Jan. 27 article titled, "Commercials, food make Super Bowl so special." I was annoyed and dismayed to read comments such as, "the king-sized Queen Latifah" and that "next year, (the Super Bowl half-time show) be called the ‘Weight Watchers Tribute to Motown.’" Queen Latifah is a successful, confident, beautiful woman. Read more...
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January 28, 9:00 pm
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January 28, 9:00 pm
Drinking is no laughing matter
Thursday, January 29, 1998 Drinking is no laughing matter DRINKING: VanderZanden’s attempt at satire overlooks implications involving excess alcoholic consumption By Evan Nisonson I’m writing in response to a column published in the Arts & Entertainment section of The Bruin (Jan. Read more...
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January 27, 9:00 pm
Health warnings going up in smoke
Wednesday, January 28, 1998 Health warnings going up in smoke SMOKING From ignorance to media influence, excuses for one more cigarette never cease By Catherine Bailard "Are you smoking, Catie?" "No, ma." "Yes you are. Read more...
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January 27, 9:00 pm
Poor publicity flaws allocation of funds
Wednesday, January 28, 1998 Poor publicity flaws allocation of funds FUNDING Book-lending program, among others, truly deserves part of last year’s unspent budget It’s payday again in the halls of Kerckhoff, and nearly $59,000 is up for grabs to various student groups who demonstrate the need for additional funding. Read more...
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January 27, 9:00 pm
Breaking up is hard to do
Wednesday, January 28, 1998 Breaking up is hard to do RELATIONSHIPS Only with perseverance can one find a soul mate By Alon Frydman Amid the linger of smoke, our eyes scan the room. Read more...
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January 27, 9:00 pm
Sick capitalism: society profits from tragedies
Wednesday, January 28, 1998 Sick capitalism: society profits from tragedies SOCIETY Misguided media, merchants promote morbid fascination with others’ pain By Patricia Prevatil I applaud Michael Daugherty’s enthusiastic appeal to boycott the issue of Esquire magazine that features an interview with O. Read more...
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January 26, 9:00 pm
GE reform crucial for students to succeed in future
Tuesday, January 27, 1998 GE reform crucial for students to succeed in future EDUCATION Graduates will be better equipped with skills that are necessary in the real world By Ed Berenson For several months the campus has been swirling with talk of the new GE (general education) system. Read more...