ABOVE In the aftermath of the Hopwood case decision, LBJ School student Oscar de la Torre--pictured at a university-wide rally--was featured in various newspaper articles and television reports focusing on the case. Among those who interviewed him was a crew from "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer." (Photograph by Victor Caivano, The Daily Texan/©1996 Texas Student Publications) RELATED STORIES Hopwood Aftermath LBJ School Insights New admissions guidelines set Forum dedicated to Barbara Jordan

Hopwood--the landmark court decision that ended racial preferences for Texas college students last summer--has sparked a widespread debate about the pros and cons of affirmative action. While the debate continues to reverberate at the state capitol and on campus, many at the LBJ School agree that increased awareness and positive communication are needed. Go to: Contents * The Record home page 1 May 97 Comments to lbjwmast@uts.cc.utexas.edu