Wednesday, February 5, 1997 RELIGION: Fasting Muslim students experience spiritual purification during RamadanBy Julie Brighton Daily Bruin Contributor hen the small sliver of the new moon rose above a tall building in Westwood earlier this month, Heshmat Ali experienced a "sign from God that it was time to begin the fast of Ramadan." The ninth month of the Muslim calendar is, for Muslims in every country, 30 days of alternate fasting and celebrating to commemorate the revelation of the Qur’an, Islam’s sacred book of laws, to the prophet Mohammed. Read more...

Tuesday, February 4, 1997 The costs of recycling efforts may exceed the monetary benefits, but who can put a price on Mother Nature? By Monica Paknad Daily Bruin Contributor What do you plan to do with this newspaper after you finish reading it? Read more...

Tuesday, February 4, 1997 USAC: Council’s attempts to encourage student participation overlooked as only two show upBy Stefanie Wong Daily Bruin Contributor The undergraduate council’s offer to bring the "truth" to the student body about the student government was only accepted by two students when USAC held a forum entitled "The Truth is Here" in Ackerman Union Monday afternoon. Read more...

UCSF to receive $19.2 million in settlement The University of California at San Francisco will receive $19.2 million in a settlement with a non-profit foundation accused of improperly using the university’s name to raise millions for research. Read more...

Tuesday, February 4, 1997 TELEVISION: On-campus UCLA students will soon be able to receive full sports coverageBy Kristina Wilcox Daily Bruin Contributor According to a Fox Sports spokesperson, a verbal commitment has been made with Lamont Communications so the UCLA dorms will receive Fox Sports West 2 again some time soon. Read more...

Tuesday, February 4, 1997 HEALTH: Intravenous drug use, sex with men expose some to virusBy Peggy Shen Daily Bruin Contributor While lesbians have generally been considered a little or no-risk group for HIV infection, research is now suggesting otherwise. Read more...