Monday, 6/23/97 Exposing the truth behind some myths about UCLA FOLKLORE: Campus’ own ‘troubleshooter’ reveals orientation lies Bruins! Greetings and happy second day of summer. It is with great Viewpoint pleasure that I present this column to you Summer Bruin readers, since it is the only column I am scheduled to contribute this summer. (Dry […]
Category Archives: Opinion
College is a journey to discover yourself
Monday, 6/23/97 College is a journey to discover yourself EXPERIENCES: Higher education not only for gaining academic knowledge but searching for who we are as individuals as well Leaving home for college triggered a barrage of advice on me. Everyone had their two cents to offer. The most profound and enduring of those sage words […]
Viewpoint
Monday, 6/9/97 Viewpoint Graduating seniors will remember the political atmosphere of UCLA as tumultuous yet productive. The past four years have brimmed with student activism, controversial legislation and clashes between different campus organizations. Many of these political battles were fought on the pages of Viewpoint. Both verbally and artistically, students expressed their opinions on important […]
The truth on travelling down downtown path
Monday, 6/9/97 The truth on travelling down downtown path Micheal Datcher Wednesday Oct. 6, 1993 You have just walked under the overpass – a place where you can get just below the funk – and Prince says everybody’s going uptown but downtown may be a close second. On Friday nights at Glam Slam, when SWV […]
Color theory reveals error of identity politics
Monday, 6/9/97 Color theory reveals error of identity politics Peter Hamilton Tuesday, April 4, 1995 WARNING: Do not read this column if you take life seriously. I had to preface this column with a warning label because I am amazed at how seriously everyone is taking themselves. Over identity politics. I’m a this, you’re a […]
Simpson verdict turns back tide of judicial racism
Monday, 6/9/97 Simpson verdict turns back tide of judicial racism Aaron Howard Oct. 13, 1995 As I stroll into the office I work in the Anderson School, anticipation is in the air. My co-worker is attempting to hook up a television; but since there’s no antenna, he ends up using a metal spoon, aluminum foil, […]
Tonight, her nude body will be bringing home the bacon
Monday, 6/9/97 Tonight, her nude body will be bringing home the bacon Roxane Marquez April 6, 1995 Anyone who’s ever been to Los Angeles Airport has probably seen LIVE LIVE NUDE NUDES. It’s a tough one to miss. A tacky, late ’60s-inspired orange, gold and brown pattern adorns the letters of the word "NUDES" on […]