Race-based quotas don’t promote equality By Albert Sun An article written by the African Student Union in support of affirmative action ("ASU calls for affirmative action support, rally," March 16) has deeply disturbed me. Read more...

Hello, regents? Demonstrations increase democracy By Marc Lange I read with dismay in the March 16 issue of the Daily Bruin ("Protest to greet regents") that Regent Howard Leach criticized those students who protested recently in favor of affirmative action, saying, "A demonstration implies wanting to use force or emotion to put a point across." And Regent William Bagley apparently agreed, quoted as saying, "For intelligent people of university caliber to engage in (protests) is folly." Well, the next time we need a revolution in this country (does anyone remember we had one once?), I know not to call upon Regent Leach to sign the Declaration or to dump tea in the harbor. Read more...

Star Spangled manners … Editor: Before the Oregon State game at Pauley Pavilion, it was announced that that the national anthem would be sung. It was not, or at least in my opinion, nothing was sung that even remotely resembled "The Star Spangled Banner." "The Star Spangled Banner" is a patriotic anthem and should be sung and played as such, not as soul music, not as pop music, not as rock and roll, not in a way that shows disrespect, even if unintended, to all those who have fought for our country and beneath its flag, but with the respect and honor and dignity that they and this great country deserve. Read more...

Another look at AAP and Asian Americans students By Eric Garlepp Misinformation and ignorance is harmful and unfortunately common in our society. Even at an institution of higher learning such as UCLA, misconceptions often lead to unfounded rumors which affect all members of society. Read more...

Anxiety and a broken bass string: my spring break I’ve got senioritis. Usually the symptoms are an uncontrollable urge to be at the farthest point on the earth from your alma mater and to be in the most anti-academic mental state possible. Read more...

Challenges of finding life’s ambrosia, following inner voice Adena Chung When I go to magazine stands, I steal for a little while. At least that’s what a friend of mine said the other day. Read more...

Computer distribution separates ‘haves,’ ‘have-nots’ While the debate rages on over how much students pay for their UCLA education, or how much the state should subsidize our higher learning institutions, let’s not forget the other side of the coin: Where is the money going? Read more...