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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