Opinion

February 9, 2001

Prevent Drilling in Arctic Refuge

By MILAD DALJU

Oil and gas drilling in the Arctic Refuge will damage this incredible resource, yet would do virtually nothing to solve our energy problems.

February 8, 2001

Something Stinks: KAMAP’s Attempt to Conceal Dry-Dumping 100 Bags of Asbestos Threatens I.V. Community’s Well-Being (Staff Ed)

By Staff Editorial

It seems that ignorance of the law is no excuse in I.V. unless, of course, you are a large property-management company removing asbestos in an apartment complex.

February 8, 2001

A Lesson in Modern Chivalry and Gentlemen’s Etiquette

By Matt MacMillan

Here are some helpful hints to help a gentleman in that most elusive game of loving well. The bottom line: feel her pain, touch her heart and yes, rub her feet

February 8, 2001

CSO’s Campus Bike Burglary Calls for Civil Disobedience

By Paul Rivas

In case you hadn't noticed, creep squads of yellow-shirts prowl our campus every day in a cattle truck turned hallway ranger looking for bicycles on which to bring down the hammer.

February 8, 2001

Vital Topics Require Open Lines of Communication

By Michael Brown

It is my personal and deep hope that we can continue to craft and implement UC admissions policies that reflect a broad vision of what it means to be a successful University of California student.

February 7, 2001

Executive Class of 2001: Part 2

By Staff

John Ashcroft's confirmation marked the completion of Bush's cabinet, locking down the men and women who will counsel the president behind closed doors over the next four years.

February 7, 2001

Living Under I.V. Slumlords

By Nathan Bays

Looking back on the last two years, I can't think of a single thing Ron Wolfe has done to my apartment that might justify raising rent by $1,000.

February 7, 2001

America Revisits the Cold War

By David Downs

Right now Washington D.C. Republicans are so crazy with power that the capillaries have begun bursting in their retinas.

February 6, 2001

Placebo in the Sky Worth Diamonds: The Debate Over A U.S. Missile Defense System (Staff Ed)

By Staff Editorial

Scientific opinion is divided over whether it is even possible for this $60 billion program to achieve its proposed objective: to protect the U.S. from limited attack by foreign powers and terrorist factions.

February 6, 2001

Gientke’s Behavior Mocks Suffering of Pictsweet Employees

By Letter to the Editor

Mr. Gientke mocked the faces of these workers, their boycott, El Congreso and all participants fighting for a better future. He was an embarrassment to himself and the community he represents.

February 6, 2001

Housing 101: Basic Hunting

By Steven Ruszczycky

I was just setting in for a long Winter Quarter when I received that cheery notice in the mail informing me that next year's rent will shoot up by $400.

February 5, 2001

Fee Referendum Process Crucial to Student Voice

By Edith Sargon

Over the last few months, some members of the University of California administration have taken action and made statements suggesting that our current system for funding student organizations is seriously amiss in light...

February 5, 2001

Exploring Solutions to California’s Energy Crisis

By Thomas Rhodes

California needs more power generation within the state in order to keep electricity prices under control and increase the stability of the power grid. There is a way, however, to produce power both cleanly and economica...

February 5, 2001

Bush’s School Voucher Plan Harms Public Education System

By Gregory Nielsen

President Bush's idea to distribute governmental vouchers will make certain public schools even worse than they already are and take away resources from many students with special needs.

February 2, 2001

The Cost of Deregulation: Why Some Consumers Are Being Stiffed on the Power Bill

By Thomas Rhodes

One of the major causes of the current problem is the flawed 1996 deregulation law, which required investor-owned utilities to sell off all of their power plants, except nuclear.

February 2, 2001

Sex Ed, Contraception are Key to Reducing Abortion

By Steven Ruszczycky

The state of sexual education in this country is pathetic. I remember the first sex education class I had in junior high. It was called "Family Life" and only went over anatomy. I don't think the location of th...