Category Archives: Opinion

Anti-Jew view Editor: I was disturbed to read Ron Richards’ assertion in the Daily Bruin ("Not anti-Jew," Feb. 22) in which he states, "I am anti-Zionist, I am anti-Israel, but I am in no way, shape or form anti-Jew." I would just like to clarify a few important points. The implications of this assertion are […]

A plea to Chancellor Young for the art of consideration Remember Aaron Lesser, contribute to the children Camper Fund in his name name By Michelle E. Lesser and Gershon M. Lesser Oliver Wendell Holmes expressed that "Life is action and passion. It is expected of a man that he share in the action and passion […]

Letters Heaven defines love Editor: Sherry Hartel’s column on the importance of spirituality in relationships ("Marriage: match made in heaven?," Feb. 23) touches upon many vital points, but neglects others. I think Hartel hits the mark when she says that religious values are an important consideration in choosing with whom to have a committed relationship. […]

Bunche protest all washed up in alternate Bruin universe Farce affirmative action rally exemplifies misguided efforts, antics of demonstrators By Katie Litvak I was amused reading the Daily Bruin’s ecstatic reports on the Feb. 21 affirmative action walkout which attempted to paralyze activities in Bunche Hall. Since at any given time there are hardly a […]

Brotherly love best valentine gift Unconditional affection of younger sibling quells earlier resentment toward new family arrival By Roxane Marquez Daily Bruin Columnist/Editor in Chief A few weeks back, I went and saw the movie "Kids" in Ackerman Grand Ballroom for the second time. None of it had really shocked me at the first viewing, […]

Article misrepresents Academic Advancement Program Discrimination allegations hold little water, contradict mission of tutorial program By C. Adolfo Bermeo I am writing to express my very strong displeasure and disagreement with the Daily Bruin article of Feb. 20 ("Tutorial program accused of discrimination") on Academic Advancement Program (AAP) hiring practices. The article is replete with […]

Board reforms necessary to ensure universities’ future Alterations should include term limits and selection process By Suzanne Evans In an uncharacteristic showing of solidarity and decorum last week, the University of California Board of Regents voted unanimously to begin implementing the ban on race-based admissions in the spring of 1997, thus ending yet another explosive […]