Wednesday, August 19

In the news:

USAC passes torch to new council members

Monday, June 1, 1998 USAC passes torch to new council members USAC: Agenda for next year focuses on combating student apathy By Dennis Lim Daily Bruin Contributor The new USAC council, led by president Stacy Lee, was installed Sunday afternoon at the Charles E. Read more...


Congress amends education bill to diminish student debt

Monday, June 1, 1998 Congress amends education bill to diminish student debt EDUCATION: Legislation lowers fixed interest rate, increases work-study program, Pell Grants By Catherine Turner Daily Bruin Contributor Higher education may soon become more affordable for students. Read more...


Chalk it up

Friday, May 29, 1998 Chalk it up GRAFFITTI: Inexpensive, erasable way to spread the word causes concern By Neal Narahara Daily Bruin Contributor You’re accustomed to seeing it in the hands of small children, teachers and, at UCLA, in the hands of the politically active. Read more...


Bring in the Chivalry

Friday, May 29, 1998 Bring in the Chivalry GENDER: Drastically different from medieval notions of chivalry, modern definitions acknowledge discrepancies and update proper etiquette between the sexes By Michelle Navarro Daily Bruin Senior Staff The evening was perfect. Read more...


UCLA won’t settle for increase in lawsuits

Friday, May 29, 1998 UCLA won’t settle for increase in lawsuits ADMINISTRATION: Legal affairs investigates cases ranging from malpractice to personnel claims By Lawrence Ferchaw Daily Bruin Staff The increase in lawsuits seen in the rest of the country is reflected at UCLA, where nearly anything – from a doctor’s mistake at the medical school to the firing of an employee – can result in litigation. Read more...


Book signing for Virginia Walter showcases work on kids who kill

Friday, May 29, 1998 Book signing for Virginia Walter showcases work on kids who kill BOOK: Professor, author utilizes various voices to educate readers about motives behind child crimes By J.Sharon Yee Daily Bruin Contributor In light of the recent schoolyard shootings in Arkansas, Oregon, and other parts of the nation, a new children’s book addresses the issues and emotions involved with the phenomenon of children who kill. Read more...