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Letters to the editorError or conspiracy? Editor: In the Oct. 17 issue of the Daily Bruin, in our article entitled (not chosen by us) "Funneling college admissions with race," there are several transcription errors.These errors change the meaning of several sentences. The two most conspicuous mistakes are grammatical and occur directly after we mentioned John […]

Letters to the editorCivil faux pas Editor: Mahtab Darvish’s letter ("Jailbird president," Oct. 16) unfairly criticized York Chang. Darvish apparently believes that Chang is unfit to be USAC president because he was arrested due to his efforts to demand affirmative action. I wonder if Darvish feels the same way about another president – South African […]

LettersPublic space Editor: I believe I speak for all those affiliated with the surFACE "Reforming Public Space" exhibition (held at the Wight Art Gallery during the month of October) when I express appreciation toward David Abell (Oct. 9, "Artsy fartsy"), for voicing the frustration that our "wooden aberrations" invoked upon him. Our work is successful […]

Letters to the editorDo unto others… Editor: Although I am neither Christian nor homosexual, I was disturbed by the advertisement that the Students, Friends and Alumni of Campus Crusade for Christ at UCLA so piously purchased on page 28 of Thursday’s Oct. 12 issue. Their sponsored idea of a program to "cure" homosexuality is ridiculous. […]

Letters to the editorWhat’s the score? Editor:What is the problem? OK, here’s the deal: Every day I turn to the back of The Bruin to get the latest boxscores and scores from the Sports section. Then, I run up to my buddies and say, "I cannot believe the Kings lost last night!" They look at […]

Letters LettersInform, don’t misinform Editor: In response to the "Question of the week," with regard to printing controversial advertisements, I agree wholeheartedly that controversial ads should be accepted – as long as they’re advertising something. The purpose of advertisements is to inform readers of events, services and products available, not to espouse political, religious or […]

Credit students, not Congress Editor: If I put a gun to your head and threaten to shoot you, and you scream and yell so I have to pull it away, how can I claim credit for not shooting you? But, this is exactly what Rep. McKeon does. After months of saying that the interest exemption […]