Tuesday, November 10

Separate proms signal lingering racism

I invite you to take yourself back a few years and imagine you’re a senior in high school. Senioritis has kicked in, and your once-a-week route to class via Denny’s Diner has become a five-times-a-week routine. Read more...



Exit exam will fail in improving education

In the words of Henry David Thoreau, “It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?” We need to ask ourselves this same question when we look at current political efforts to improve public education in California. Read more...


United States must attack terrorism’s heart

I know I don’t normally do movie reviews, but if you’re looking for a great flick to watch this weekend, rent the old 1963 classic “Jason and the Argonauts.” It’s an adaptation of the Greek myth, featuring our hero Jason the adventurer traveling around the world, fighting and conquering his foes without much trouble. Read more...


Speaks out

Do you think the United States-led war on terrorism has been effective? Sandy Harris Fifth-year, psychology “We’re so disingenuous, the United States. We’re not putting our true agenda forward. Read more...


China’s economy safe despite SARS

While SARS has selectively spread, a sense of sudden panic that has spread worldwide. The psychological pressure and resulting economic damage caused by the fear of the virus is more damaging than the virus itself. Read more...


Fee increase for students justified

In the next few weeks the Board of Regents will be considering a student fee increase for the 2003-2004 year. Because this is an important issue for all students and their families, I would like to explain why this is occurring and what the University of California will be doing to help ease the impact on students. Read more...