Thursday, May 7, 1998 Cultural festival brings world to UCLA WESTWOOD: Special event promotes awareness of diversity in student body By Catherine Turner Daily Bruin Contributor Westwood Plaza was filled with the exotic aroma of international food, waiting to be tasted by curious students at the World Fest on Wednesday. Read more...

Wednesday, May 6, 1998 Stogeyism TRENDS: Cigars grow increasingly popular among students due to their timeless image, high status By Michelle Navarro Daily Bruin Senior Staff When Joel Magsalin turned 21, not only was Jack Daniels there to partake in the festivities, but so was that friend of his who has skyrocketed in popularity among college students within the last few years – the stogie. Read more...

Wednesday, May 6, 1998 Community Briefs Alternative to Prop. 227 approved Bilingual education has become a more complicated issue for Californians as the legislature approved an initiative authored by Senator Dede Alpert, which is being touted as an alternative to Proposition 227. Read more...

Wednesday, May 6, 1998 UCLA blocks trademark from adulteration INTERNET: Pornographic web site targeted to stop using university’s name By Andy Shah Daily Bruin Contributor UCLA’s trademark has traditionally been associated with academics, athletics, and, for the past month, pornography. Read more...

Wednesday, May 6, 1998 Survey questions back on ballot despite SAGE’s rage GSA: Offending items at first removed; signatures returned them to voters By Christy Lin Daily Bruin Contributor The graduate student government (GSA) and the graduate student union (SAGE) still grapple with the labor issue, yet survey questions remain on GSA’s ballot, with elections beginning today. Read more...

Wednesday, May 6, 1998 Science Files Surgeons find tools for injuries UCLA orthopedic surgeons are now offering a breakthrough procedure, using a unique heat probe to help heal individuals with shoulder injuries. Read more...