Signs of Disapproval
By Daily Bruin Staff
June 10, 2001 9:00 p.m.
“Although affirmative action opponents claim our society
should be colorblind in order to “˜level the playing
field,’ the dismantling of affirmative action programs did
nothing but diminish the diversity of California schools.”
““ Nov. 18, 1998 editorial assessing the effects of
Prop 209 on diversity within California universities.
“We support the Violence Against Women Act of 2000’s
attempt to maximize the security of students and the community, but
we do not support the actions of those in some communities who use
the information to picket and protest the offenders.”
““ Oct. 31, 2000 editorial supporting the Violence
Against Women Act. Students recognize sexual violence each year
with the annual Clothesline Project.
“Although Elizabeth Houston may have her heart in the
right place, she has no knowledge of the council’s structure
and little familiarity with the campus culture at UCLA.”
““ May 9, 2000 Editorial Board endorsement of
Praxis’ Katynja McCory for USAC president over Elizabeth
Houston, who won the election.
“Student employees have earned the money and benefits
offered by (the) agreement with the long hours and dedication they
put into teaching undergraduates. But they achieved the contract
itself by refusing to compromise their principles.” –
May 17, 2000 editorial supporting a contract between SAGE and the
university that recognizes TA unions.
“We commend (Mark) Speare, UCLA Health Care’s
associate director, for meeting with and listening to the workers,
but they shouldn’t have to protest to be heard.”
““ From a Feb. 6, 2001 Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
supporting protesting UCLA medical workers.
“A vote for de la Rocha is a vote for the ideology of the
Praxis slate that he leads. His long-term goal of democratizing
UCLA and unifying students through “˜dialoguing’ is
fraught with the same rhetoric we’ve been hearing for
years.” ““ Excerpt from the May 4, 1999 USAC
Endorsements, in which no endorsement for president was
made.
“UCLA seems to have a double standard; you can be an
excellent researcher and a mediocre teacher and still get tenure,
but you can’t get tenure if you’re an excellent teacher
and a mediocre researcher. Though there may be exceptions, having
excellent research skills does not equate to talented teaching.
When a balance between these two aspects of a professorship is not
made, it’s the students who are cheated.”– From
a May 17, 2001 editorial discussing the importance of achieving a
balance between teaching, research and community service when
reviewing candidates for tenure.
“It’s unfair that CUE members work five days a week
but receive pay equivalent to only four.”““ Nov.
21, 2000 editorial on the Coalition of University Employees and the
University Professional and Technical Employees’
protest.
