Monday, 7/14/97 Call for reparations reveals underlying racist beliefs Unfounded assumptions, excessive blame distort argument By Eric Galen I was appalled at the unbridled racism and complete lack of reason spewed forth in Victor Patton’s column ("I’m sorry just isn’t enough," July 7-13). Read more...

Monday, 7/14/97 Letters LETTERS: Who are you to judge? The Viewpoint column by Adjoa Middleton ("Mixed Culture, No Culture," July 7- 13, 1997) was so white-phobic and offensive that it needs some balance. Read more...

Monday, 7/14/97 Seeing racial differences is necessary, beneficial RACISM: Learn to love your consciousness of others’ ethnic makeup The column you are about to read is written by an avowed racist. Read more...

Monday, 7/14/97 Partner benefits build social pact BENEFITS: Extending rights to domestic partners upholds university values By Charles Outcalt Should the University of California system continue to deny health, retirement and student family housing benefits to the single segment of the University community? Read more...

Monday, 7/7/97 Leader’s death teaches about struggles, determination Despite tragedy and violent environment, families learn to cope By Kamal Hassan The passing of Betty Shabazz gives us an opportunity to reflect on many things that bring up feelings of joy and pain. Read more...

Monday, 7/7/97 Feminine allure triggers males’ bravado Need to hide true feelings produces funny, awkward results The chase. The chase for girls. It’s what life is all about for a guy in his twenties. Read more...

Monday, 7/7/97 Mixed culture, no culture Assimilation of ethnic backgrounds often leads to disappearance of distinctions I am concerned about interracial relationships such as African Americans marrying white Americans. Read more...