Wednesday, August 19

In the news:

Your major’s what?

Tuesday, October 27, 1998 Your major’s what? EDUCATION: Students may not give smaller majors a second thought, which is too bad, because those in the majors say they offer more opportunities for learning By H. Read more...


Future lawyers learn idealism

Tuesday, October 27, 1998 Future lawyers learn idealism PROGRAM: Curriculum draws students attracted to career in public interest, advocacy By Brian Fishman Daily Bruin Contributor A select group of law students are proving that not all lawyers are sharks. Read more...


Virtual-reality simulator benefits patients

Tuesday, October 27, 1998 Virtual-reality simulator benefits patients HEALTH: Medical professionals utilize equipment to understand difficulties of living with cancer By Sarah Krupp Daily Bruin Contributor No one, not even family members and loved ones, can ever experience the daily suffering and frustration of a cancer patient. Read more...


Weighing in

Monday, October 26, 1998 Weighing in Though many students fear extra pounds during the college years, experts say good health can be achieved – even on dorm food By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor Before she was even thinking about what colleges to apply to, Leah Pate had already learned of the dreaded "freshman 15." "I first heard about it when I was ten years old," the second-year English student said. Read more...



Students set to battle hate crimes

Monday, October 26, 1998 Students set to battle hate crimes USAC: Activists want to create safe campus, need university’s help By Barbara Ortutay Daily Bruin Staff With recent high-profile cases giving hate crimes national attention, activists have called for a re-evaluation of the issues surrounding them. Read more...


Community Briefs

Monday, October 26, 1998 Community Briefs Latino political power grows, study finds A new UC Berkeley report on Latino demographics and voting behavior in California shows a dramatic increase in the number of Latino citizens in the 1990s and a consequent jump in the political power the population wields. Read more...