Editorial board’s argument faulty
It’s ironic that the editorial board, which was opposed to
an increase in registration fees, would propose a union fee hike
(“Union fee hike would directly benefit Bruins,” Feb.
5). As far as my bank account is concerned, $50 is $50, regardless
of whom I make the check out to. Many students would actually
prefer a Jamba Juice shake or a Big Mac, rather than a generic
shake and generic cafeteria food, like those currently found on
campus.
The editorial board’s motivation lies elsewhere. It wants
to “increase the quality of student life,” so long as
no corporation is allowed to benefit. The Bruin’s
anti-corporate philosophy goes too far when it requires an increase
in fees to support it. Let’s not bite off our noses to spite
corporations. Let’s have good food on campus.
Daniel Geoulla
Fourth-year, history and sociology
Daily Bruin should be less sexy
After reading Christian Mignot’s article, “College
newspapers: too focused on entertainment?” (News, Feb. 5), I
want to say that college papers should talk about issues that apply
to all students.
Sure, sex is interesting, but students probably already know
that. For example, newspapers should give a bigger voice to
on-campus groups who try to help students in the college process.
This information is what should be put in newspapers to help
students, not a “how to” oral sex guide.
Anais Hall,
First-year, undeclared
Teach-in covered poorly
Although it came as no shock, I was extremely disappointed by
The Bruin’s coverage of the anti-war teach-in,
“Anti-war speakers draw supporters, demonstrators to
teach-in” (News, Feb. 6).
While there were over 500 people at the event, the story focused
on the two individuals whose “protest” consisted of
standing in the corner with poorly made signs. The signs bore
stunningly simplistic slogans, like “pro-peace equals
pro-Saddam.” Considering the space in the story dedicated to
this group, I was shocked that the article didn’t emphasis
what an extremely small number they were. The reporter directly
quoted one of these protesters, while summing up Chomsky’s
hour-long discussion in two, non-informative sentences.
Having been at the teach-in, I feel that the reality of the
event and the issues being discussed were radically different from
what was portrayed in The Bruin. Considering the importance of of
this event, I think that The Bruin ought be embarrassed by its
bland and noncommittal reporting.
Sudeep Sharma
Graduate student, film studies