Letters to the Editor Eye for an eye? Editor: On Sunday, Feb. 25, 1996, tragedy struck the State of Israel. At 6:30 a.m., a suicide bomb blew up bus No. 18 near the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem, killing 24 people and injuring 51. Approximately an hour and a half later, a second suicide bomb […]
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Today’s society may find ‘House’ foundation weak
Today’s society may find ‘House’ foundation weak Henrik Ibsen’s play shows female as doll By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Nora was just a doll. Unfortunately that doll-like quality doesn’t play as well today as it did when the characters of Nora and Torvald Helmer first appeared on stage in the 19th-century productions of […]
A personal touch
A personal touch L.A.-based artist David Hockney portrays freedom and sensuality in his landscapes and portraits of friends, on display at the L.A. County Museum of Art through April 28. By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff The view of Los Angeles as seen by David Hockney includes palm trees and swimming pools, in addition to […]
Doctors, peers quell female students’ fears about exams
Doctors, peers quell female students’ fears about exams Regular checkups can prevent serious infections, cancer By Karen Duryea Daily Bruin Staff The fear of the unknown is a powerful emotion – and when it comes to pelvic exams, medical personnel said that women often have apprehension enough to cause them to neglect their health. "A […]
Police, fraternities cooperate to curb crime
Police, fraternities cooperate to curb crime Foot patrol program eases tension rising due to partying By Marie Blanchard Daily Bruin Contributor Capt. Terrence Baker was fed up. Almost every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, his police officers at the university police department were responding to noise complaints, fights and property destruction grievances from fraternity row. […]
Proposition 200 seeks no-fault car insurance
Proposition 200 seeks no-fault car insurance If passed, measure will hold insurer responsible for bodily injury claims By Bess Hubbard Daily Bruin Contributor Proposition 200, if passed by Californians in March, will remove lawyers from the automobile insurance injury claims process forever. Called "The Pure No-Fault Auto Insurance Act," Proposition 200 seeks to radically alter […]
So ALIVE
So ALIVE Although they have never cracked the pop market like their punk offspring, Bad Religion has built a strong following through provocative lyrics, an intense musical style and intriguing political discourse By Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Contributor hile politicians quibble over the degeneracy of today’s rock music and their opponents’ sexual exploits, Bad Religion […]