Monday, May 4, 1998 Protesters call for improved treatment of hotel employees POLITICS: Job security, wage increase desired as part of new contract By Katie Sierra Daily Bruin Contributor On Thursday, management at the Bel Air Hotel physically removed a small group of activists, including UCLA graduate students and faculty, who were protesting the mistreatment of hotel employees. Read more...

Monday, May 4, 1998 Dental school restructuring fuels concern DENTAL SCHOOL: Union fears reorganization may be preparation for layoffs By Kathryn Combs Daily Bruin Staff A plan to restructure the UCLA School of Dentistry has raised concern among employees who remember all too clearly last year’s sudden layoff of lab technicians. Read more...

Monday, May 4, 1998 Music for the masses ENTERTAINMENT: A night of pure entertainment, Spring Sing was a star-studded success By Stefanie Wong Daily Bruin Senior Staff Some of UCLA’s best performers came together Friday night in a showcase of musical talent, Spring Sing ’98, "On the Air." Celebrating its 49th year in production, UCLA’s oldest musical tradition drew screams and applause from the crowd as audience members cheered for their favorite acts. Read more...

Friday, May 1, 1998 Model Students PEOPLE: Five UCLA students balance modeling careers with the vastly different lifestyle of full-time schooling, juggling everything from photo shoots to sociology midterms By Meghan Ward Daily Bruin Contributor Ever play the game of Scruples? Read more...

Friday, May 1, 1998 Why WHO KNOWS: How’re you? Who cares … Just say ‘fine,’ move along By Trina Enriquez Daily Bruin Contributor When someone asks, "How are you?" chances are that you respond, "Fine," whether you are actually fine or not. Read more...

Friday, May 1, 1998 Students celebrate 50th anniversary of Israel ISRAEL: Festivities include remembrances, dancing, exploration of Jewish culture By Lawrence Ferchaw Daily Bruin Contributor Halfway around the world from Israel, UCLA students gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the modern state. Read more...

Friday, May 1, 1998 GSA elections heat up with tough issues ELECTIONS: Dental plan, fees, unionization, poll create contentions By Ann Hawkey Daily Bruin Contributor On Saturday, the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) will begin its spring election process. Read more...