Category Archives: Opinion

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 […]

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 […]

John Du John Du is an third-year undeclared student who works in the external vice president’s office. Those of you who were on campus Monday morning at around 9 probably had to evacuate the building you were in because of power failure. Unfortunately, I was stuck in an elevator with another person for about 20 […]

Jonathan Lopez is a sophomore majoring in geography/environ-mental studies. I am writing in response to Jeanene Harlick’s article on premarital sex (Oct. 3, "Sex before marriage: Why we should wait"). I want to make it clear that I am not in any way knocking those who wish to save themselves for marriage. However, I find […]

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), […]

Dawn Mabalon graduated in June with a B.A. in history, a specialization in Asian American studies and an attitude. She is director of SPEAR (Samahang Pilipino Education and Retention Project). Her column will appear on alternate Wednesdays. You’ve heard it all already. Proposition 187 would cost taxpayers more than $15 billion. It violates federal privacy […]

Peter Hamilton Peter Hamilton is a graduate art student. His column will appear on alternate Tuesdays. A lot of freshmen have been coming up and asking for my advice on the greek system. They say, "Peter, should I rush?" How am I supposed to answer that question? If I say yes, am I condemning them […]