Category Archives: Opinion

By William Kwan During the last time I spoke to my mom about a week and a half ago, I hung up on her when she stated that she and my father didn’t want me "walking the black road." I couldn’t handle her abuse. The whole thing started before I went to college. My mother […]

Try to stop labeling and dare to start caring Aaron Howard Something has been troubling me. Not for a long time, only for about five days or so, but I don’t know what to do about it. I feel as if I’m responsible, but I really know I’m not. Then again, maybe I am … […]

Prop. 187 backers: remember Monday By David Aguilar Oh no! Are the LAPD officers using "excessive force" on our UCLA Bruins after winning the NCAA championship? How could this be?! We weren’t doing anything wrong last week, we were just having a good time. Sure, it got a little out of hand and some damage […]

No vegetables allowed! Editor: I am greatly offended by your use of Ronald Reagan’s caricature along the lines, "Don’t be a vegetable. Write to Viewpoint" (Viewpoint, April 5, 1995). Alzheimer’s disease is devastating, and its sufferers should in no way be made fun of for what it does to them, any more so than an […]

George’s guide for free grub, garb and gifts George Tsai Are you handing those out?" As soon as I nod my head, I know I am in trouble. A few index fingers point in my direction and the attention of the masses focuses on me. Immediately, flocks of people surround me, arms outstretched, eyes widened. […]

The Network’s ‘nine demands for the ’90s’ By Michelle Mascarenhas It may be a beautiful day in L.A., but the future isn’t looking so bright here or across the country. Millions of people are unemployed and those with jobs have seen their real wages and benefits decline while working conditions have worsened. Because our government […]

Remembering Balete Woman and past ghosts Geraldine Alimurung In a dented and grubby yellow taxi, one sleepy driver makes a left turn onto yet another side street. He does not expect many passengers at 2 a.m., but holds out for the occasional fare anyway. The glow-in-the-dark plastic rosary beads strung up on his rear view […]