Stars visit web site to honor Black History Month with stars Boston University’s Loci offers chat room with African American artists By Emily Forster This month, the information superhighway has constructed several new ramps. In celebration of Black History Month, web sites throughout the nation have been featuring events that focus on the commemoration of […]
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UCLA researcher’s award allows further AIDS study
UCLA researcher’s award allows further AIDS study Pediatric Aids Foundation grants $650,000 to faculty member Jerome Zack By Rachanee Srisavasdi Daily Bruin Contributor A UCLA AIDS researcher recently received the Elizabeth Glaser Scientist Award, which allocates $650,000 for furthering research at the UCLA AIDS Institute. Jerome Zack, a UCLA faculty member since 1991, was one […]
Cuban official sets record straight
Cuban official sets record straight First Secretary aims to dispel misconceptions about foreign policy By John Digrado Daily Bruin Staff Speaking out against an economic embargo that some consider an injustice against a peaceful people, Cuban First Secretary José Luis Ponce held an informal discussion group Thursday evening regarding the United States’ "misconceptions" of Cuba […]
Gay support wavers for Clinton in ’96
Gay support wavers for Clinton in ’96 President may lose votes for waffling on issues, but GOP offers no alternative By Patrick Marantal Daily Bruin Contributor As the 1996 elections draw close, many members of the gay community find themselves adrift in a hostile political sea. Much of their alienation stems from conflict between a […]
Hip-hop speaks volumes on real life
Hip-hop speaks volumes on real life Professor gets grant to study music’s influence on youth By Tiffany McElroy Daily Bruin Contributor One can "dis," be "phat" or be "all that." Not uncommon to the hip-hop world, these are only a few words that Marcyliena Morgan, professor of linguistic anthropology at UCLA, is studying with a […]
With eye on Olympics, UCLA swimmers dive into Southern Cal Invitational
With eye on Olympics, UCLA swimmers dive into Southern Cal Invitational By A. Cique Carter Daily Bruin Contributor The Southern California Invitational held at McDonald’s Swim Stadium on the USC campus this weekend showcased an array of swim talent. UCLA sent five swimmers to the event with the idea of tuning up for the Olympic […]
Bruin pitcher burns out, UCLA drops first season loss to Bears
Bruin pitcher burns out, UCLA drops first season loss to Bears By Brent Boyd Daily Bruin Contributor The UCLA softball team went into Saturday’s doubleheader against California with a perfect record, but when they left Easton Stadium after game two, the Bruins realized that they are not unbeatable. However, they could still possess an unblemished […]