Hey, pop quiz! Editor: In the spirit of upcoming finals and in response to James Fitzgerald’s article ("Reverse Prop. 187 via working-class movement," Nov. 22) and numerous others preceding it: Essay Question (use blue books to respond): 1. Why is it that the most outspoken poli sci undergrads on this campus all sound like the […]
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The Bruin takes the last straw Editor: The Daily Bruin finally broke the camel’s back. Your Nov. 21 unsigned editorial, "Times of emergency demand solidarity," was that final straw. In Viewpoint day after day before the Nov. 8 elections, we calmly stood by and read your irrational, unsubstantiated articles blasting Gov. Pete Wilson and Proposition […]
A pig, a frog and a, what the hell is that thing?
A pig, a frog and a, what the hell is that thing? Tom Momary "My ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference … to leave the world a little bit better for my having been here." Â Jim Henson All of us have memories from our childhood, some perhaps happier […]
Is South Africa of ’48 now California of ’94?
Is South Africa of ’48 now California of ’94? By Peter Simithka "It is accepted Government policy that the [Blacks] are only temporarily residents of the [White] areas of the Republic, for as long as they offer their labor there. As soon as they become … no longer fit or superfluous … they are expected […]
Top ten things overheard at Homecoming
Top ten things overheard at Homecoming Editor: 10. "Homecoming 7500: UCLA built by ancient people with future-oriented minds." 9. "What body part did you lose now, Josephine?" 8. "I’m Joe, this is Josephine and here’s our little one … (Wait! I forgot! He can’t be publicized!) … Well, like I said, here’s Juan, our friendly […]
Proposition 186: Universal health care battle wages on
Proposition 186: Universal health care battle wages on By Charlie Chang The battle for universal health care has moved from the national level to our state in the form of Proposition 186, an initiative modeled on Canada’s single-payer system. While no one is against providing medical treatment for the sick, Proposition 186 is not the […]
Protect rainforests, not phone books
Protect rainforests, not phone books By Ashley Tarquin The following article was written in conjunction with CALPIRG’s forest campaign, which kicked off last week. Made up of 260,000 hectares of temperate rainforest located on Vancouver Island, Canada, Clayoquot Sound provides a habitat for a diverse array of species. The Sound is one of the largest […]