Thursday, May 28

Question who should be receiving reparations

Friday, November 14, 1997 Question who should be receiving reparations FAIRNESS: Only those directly affected deserve compensation for lossesBy Daniel B. Rego Who owes whom? The question of reparations is one of compensation to those who have suffered loss, paid by those who inflicted that loss. Read more...


Speaks Out

Friday, November 14, 1997 Speaks Out Was the Orleans Parish School District justified in renaming George Washington Elementary because the first president was a slave owner?Huy Chung Third-year Math and economics "It’s not justified. Read more...


Compensations should last, not be spent

Friday, November 14, 1997 Compensations should last, not be spentBy John Shapley Reparations is a well established principle of international law that usually involves payment from one nation to another for war damages. Read more...


Japanese victims deserve notice

Friday, November 14, 1997 Japanese victims deserve noticeBy Ayako Hagihara I am proud to be Japanese American. I carry with me a history of the struggle to survive in this country as an immigrant in the fight for civil rights and in a history of working together with other communities of color to reclaim history and gain dignity. Read more...


Ather Ali

Thursday, November 13, 1997 Always remember others’ sacrifices GRATITUDE: Give thanks to people who helped you reach where you are now So it’s raining again. Traditionally, the rain symbolized renewal and life. Read more...


illustration

Thursday, November 13, 1997 UCLA must lead in diversity, tolerance HATE CRIMES: Differences are cause for celebration, not ignorance, violenceBy Darnell Grisby While walking down Westwood Boulevard the other night, a truck full of drunk, college-age men shouted obscenities at a young man in front of me. Read more...