Thursday, October 8, 1998 Protest chalks up discussion of Prop. 209 USAC: Day of Silence encourages awareness of affirmative action’s effects By Barbara Ortutay Daily Bruin Staff Cardboard tombstones and chalkboards peppered campus Wednesday with statements about affirmative action and how it affects everyday student life. Read more...

Thursday, October 8, 1998 Coming Out Week a pivotal time for many PREVIEW: Not all gay students utilize varied resources on campus By Chauntelle Anne Tibbals Daily Bruin Contributor When Emily Ruiz came to UCLA in 1996, she was living in denial. Read more...

Thursday, October 8, 1998 Community Briefs California legislators laud Higher Ed Act Amendments to the Higher Education Act that were signed into law by the president Wednesday drew praise from California legislators, including Rep Howard "Buck" McKeon (R-Palmdale), the author of the amendments. Read more...

Thursday, October 8, 1998 Freeway fury TRENDS: Tempers often flare on L.A. roadways, but the best advice may be the simplest: Chill By Michelle Navarro Daily Bruin Senior Staff She cut me off. Read more...

Wednesday, October 7, 1998 Flying Into the Past A reporter and a photographer from the Daily Bruin got the thrill of their lives as they soared through the air in a rare 1930’s biplane. Read more...

Wednesday, October 7, 1998 Community Briefs Traffic signal still not operational The newly installed traffic signal at the corner of Strathmore and Westwood Boulevard, which was scheduled to be operational Aug. Read more...

Wednesday, October 7, 1998 University endowments take big losses STOCKS: Summer market downturn shrinks funds of colleges across nation By Edward Sherwin Daily Pennsylvanian University Wire PHILADELPHIA, Penn. Read more...