W. soccer wants revenge in Malibu Two losses to Pepperdine last year help fuel UCLA’s determination By Hye Kwon The UCLA women’s soccer team is going to Malibu this afternoon with more than just winning on their minds. The Bruins want to take revenge on Pepperdine for the losses they suffered last year. Last season, […]
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Congress should protect the public, not polluters
Congress should protect the public, not polluters By Rahul Krishnaswamy It can lead to hypertension, strokes, various forms of cancer, disrupted hormone balance, heart disease and even IQ deficits. What is this nasty culprit? These afflictions can be caused by toxins found in the tap water we drink, bathe in and cook with every day. […]
Know when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em
Know when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em Roxane Marquez Fall 1991. Inside, the West Covina club is smoky and packed. The stage lights are just bright enough to show off the red highlights in my hair and the gold highlights in his. Even among the emcee’s announcement of the next band and […]
Tribute to a peacekeeper … Shimon Peres
Tribute to a peacekeeper … Shimon Peres By Guy Ziv One year has passed since Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat met on the South Lawn of the White House for the signing of the historic Declaration of Principles. This agreement laid the foundation for Palestinian self-government in the Gaza Strip […]
Letters
Stop "religious propaganda" Editor: I want to respond to Jeanene Harlick’s article (Oct. 3, "Sex before marriage: why we should wait"). Do we have to be subjected to a naïve parroting of various religious superstitions? This is "moralistics," a superficial morality, that the author puts forth. It does not approach the clarity of thought that […]
Tax helps fund UC breast cancer research
By Donna Wong Daily Bruin Senior Staff Contrary to what its critics have said, cigarette smoking may actually be good for some people’s health. Since the beginning of this year, cigarette smokers in the state of California have been paying an extra 2 cents per pack to fund breast cancer research and early detection services. […]
Letters
All thrills, no success? Editor: I have to congratulate Jeanene Harlick (Oct. 3, "Sex before marriage: why we should wait") for having the guts to stand up for deep and meaningful living. One thing she does not mention is that once people start developing "thrill consciousness" (and valuing temporary excitement more than the long-term good), […]