Monday, July 28, 1997 Parks the top candidate for police chief ENDORSEMENT: His 32 years’ experience with L.A.’s problems justifies his promotion to head of LAPDOf the six people running for chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Bernard Parks is the strongest and most qualified to lead the department. Read more...

Monday, July 28, 1997 Substance abuse one choice everyone must make in life DRUGS: Individuals have sole responsibility for deciding values of right and wrong The Drug Enabling Association, Cocaine Insertion Agency and the Federal Bud Inspectors work diligently in the never-ending war on drugs. Read more...

Monday, July 28, 1997 Federal aid helps dreams come true COMPASSION: All L.A. benefits from welfare system that helps improve lives What happens to a dream deferred? Read more...

Monday, July 28, 1997 Speaks Out Do you think that the characteristics of the recent slayings of Gianni Versace and others indicate that serial killings might be perpetuated by media attention?Jeff Huang First-year computer science/engineering student I’d have to say that the media is doing its job.We need the media to report these things, otherwise we would never know what’s going on. Read more...

Monday, July 28, 1997 LETTERSGet sources straight I am writing to you regarding the article, "Thoughts on Westwood Village Business" in your July 21-27 issue. Mr. Read more...

Monday, 7/21/97 Letters Justice at last After seeing the numbers of fall admissions in the UC system, I have come to one conclusion: All those years of affirmative action did nothing. Read more...

Monday, 7/21/97 Thoughts on Westwood Village businesses TALK: Survival tips for Bruins looking for fun right outside campus Congratulations to all of the Bruins spending productive summer days and nights on campus, studying hard and getting ahead! Read more...