Thursday, March 12, 1998 Gene mutation may be linked to compulsive, risky behavior HEALTH: Presence of DRD2 form heightens drive to find pleasure By Kathryn Combs Daily Bruin Staff In the face of social pressures against smoking and recent anti-smoking laws, those who claim they don’t have the willpower to quit smoking may have yet another excuse: it could be genetic. Read more...

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Barbie creator visits as guest for conference on self image SPEAKER: Handler serves as role model through work with breast cancer By Luan Huynh Daily Bruin Contributor When Hillel, a Jewish-religious center, hosted a conference on woman’s self-image, they chose an interesting guest: Barbie’s mother. Read more...

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Author speaks at conservative, libertarian forum FORUM: Groups meet to discuss differences, find common political ground By Barbara Ortutay Daily Bruin Contributor Some conservative, white males consider themselves an endangered species at UCLA. Read more...

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 GSA to address dissolving ineffective Assembly ASSEMBLY: Members rarely meet, use power to override Forum decisions By Ann Hawkey Daily Bruin Contributor Tonight the future of the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) Assembly will come into question. Read more...

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Students witness AIDS stigma firsthand Volunteers for Bio 40 learn from time spent in local programs By Catherine Turner Daily Bruin Contributor UCLA students have been volunteering at local AIDS and HIV organizations in an attempt to lessen stigmas surrounding the virus and to show personal compassion and understanding. Read more...

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Finals on the frontier Snipers, gunfire and mountains of mud comprise just another day for UCLA’s Army ROTC squad members Photos and Story by Michael Ross Wacht They loaded on their rucksacks as they looked into the day ahead of them. Read more...