Tuesday, 5/27/97 Why society equates ‘homeless’ with ‘worthless’ DISCRIMINATION: Greed, fear of being poor drives hatred of vagrants The other day I was on a city bus and a vagrant attempted to get on. Read more...

Friday, 5/23/97 Spectral analysis ETHNICITY: The significance of color, determined at first glance, deserves a second look Librada Loera Ybarra, my grandfather’s mom, was a platinum blonde, my mother says, with blue eyes and fine skin. Read more...

Friday, 5/23/97 LETTERS LETTERS: Don’t judge an event by its flyer Don’t judge an event by its flyer On May 2, 1997, The Bruin published a piece titled "Price of beauty will not pay for degree," by Sharon DeYoung. Read more...

Thursday, 5/22/97 Speaks Out We asked students on campus ‘What is the relationship between religion and politics in contemporary social and political discourse?’ BULF ANDERSON: In my opinion, (religion) should be outside of the political life, because in Sweden, for example, the government church is supported by public taxes, even if you are not a member of the church. Read more...

Thursday, 5/22/97 Lifting kegs, not weights, is the way to go! EXERCISE: Alternative methods offered to make battle of the bulge easier In the many months that I have had the privilege of being a Viewpoint columnist, I seem to have garnered somewhat of a reputation for writing primarily about drinking and sex. Read more...

Thursday, 5/22/97 Religion and politics Political actions of ‘religious right’ groups oppress gay community By David Bain "If homosexuality were the normal way, God would have made Adam and Bruce." — Anita Bryant, New York Times, June 5, 1977 The Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/ Transgendered (LGBT) community can not often come to a point of consensus. Read more...

Thursday, 5/22/97 Religion and politics Separation of church and state against inclusive tenets of Islam By Masood Khan In modern Western politics, there is a clear separation of church and state. Read more...