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Student credit union merges with private firm

Tuesday, April 30, 1996 First Financial has pledged to maintain student involvementBy Lia Ramsey Daily Bruin Contributor Westwood Student Federal Credit Union completed a merger today with a private credit union, eking its way out of a debt that could have completely shut down the student-run operation. Read more...


U.S. mediated cease-fire met with skepticism

Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Community leaders feel solution may be only temporaryBy John Digrado Daily Bruin Staff After 16 days of continuous fighting, south Lebanese refugees began to return to their homes Saturday when a U.S.-brokered cease-fire between Hezbollah factions and Israel took effect at dawn. Read more...


Sandwiched in politics

Tuesday, April 30, 1996 (Above) United Students volunteers sign out "sandwich boards" to wear on campus in support of their favorite candidates. (Below) Sabrina Smith, a former undergraduate external vice president and a longtime campus activist, explains the Student First! Read more...


Board moves to reinstate Hochman

Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Council deemed to have incorrectly followed proceduresBy Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff Judicial Board Justice Noah Hochman sighed and paused a moment before speaking. Read more...


Olympic torch runs through Westwood

Monday, April 29, 1996 10,000 runners will shepherd torch to AtlantaBy Jennifer Louie Daily Bruin Contributor There were no prizes or luring gimmicks, but the spirit of the Olympics brought hundreds of spectators together Saturday evening to witness the passing of the Olympic torch through Westwood. Read more...


Bringing down the house

Monday, April 29, 1996 Above left: Sorority Alpha Phi and fraternity Theta Chi together won the Judge’s Special Award for their performance of "Westwood Story." Right: A performer’s shadow falls on the Spring Sing banner. Read more...


ASUCLA Board drops elected student members

Monday, April 29, 1996 Students association succumbs to chancellor’s ultimatumBy Rachel Kelley Daily Bruin Contributor Any illusions of independence by the students’ association were shattered by Chancellor Charles Young’s threat to dissolve the student run organization if elected officials were not removed from the board. Read more...