Letters to the editor

Nutritional information must be open to
students

In response to the comment made by Assistant Director of Dining
Services Charles Wilcots that they do not provide nutritional
information partly because students “may misinterpret
it” (“Bruin Cafe menu higher in calories than students
think,” News, March 11), I would like to say that people have
a right to know what they are putting into their bodies. Students
should be trusted to use nutritional information to structure their
consumption habits in a way suitable to their individual needs.

It’s a basic fact that many Americans these days are
trying to manipulate their weight, including many Bruins. Some are
also attempting to control their blood pressure by consuming less
sodium. Without the proper information, a student could undermine
his or her goals unintentionally. It is almost like a patient
taking medicine without the proper labels.

Julie Duong Second-year, pre-psychology

Possible dismissal of dedicated professor
irrational

What a shame. A man uses very poor judgement and gets involved
with a young student at UCLA (“Professor may face university
sanctions,” News, March 14).

Even though there are rules that govern against this sort of
behavior, it happens ““ and the price paid is the possible
dismissal of an outstanding teacher and individual who has been a
champion for students since the day he set foot on UCLA soil.

Look back on Adolfo Bermeo’s contributions to UCLA and try
to find someone who has done as much for students. I think you
would be hard-pressed to find many individuals with such
dedication.

I am not condoning this behavior, but to terminate a man for
what was consensual is a bit irrational when he has made such
important contributions to the university and to students. There
are a number of routes to punish this man, so why would termination
even be considered? He is a valued member of UCLA, and to lose him
would only have a negative impact.

Richard Hunnicutt Los Angeles resident

Political advertisement a misuse of USAC
funds

The Undergraduate Students Association Council has once again
proven their financial-abuse record by allocating and spending $948
of student fees on a self-serving advertisement in the Daily Bruin
(March 14).

The purpose of this resolution advertisement was nothing more
than a back-door campaign tactic to endorse their own political
candidacy by criticizing the proposed senatorial system ballot
measure.

This ad would be equivalent to the Bush administration spending
tax dollars on a re-election campaign. Completely ludicrous.
Whether or not current council members agree or disagree with a
senate-based system of representation is not the issue, the issue
is their blatant disregard for the value of money and the ethical
responsibilities attached to public funding.

Faith Christiansen Third-year, political
science