Student government must listen to its critics By J. Jioni Palmer In response to Todd Sargent’s Nov. 29 article, "Kerckhoff groups work around the clock," I must begin with an acknowledgment of my ideological and political positions. I do not run from my opinions, nor do I try to hide them in any way; to […]
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UCLA gymnastics signs ’92 Olympian Strug
UCLA gymnastics signs ’92 Olympian Strug Freshman recruit will add depth to Bruin program after 1996 Olympics By Esther Hui Daily Bruin Senior Staff The future looks bright for the UCLA women’s gymnastics team, which just signed one of the top U.S. national team members, Kerri Strug. Strug placed second on the U.S. team and […]
Surveying the state of alternative rock
Surveying the state of alternative rock What’s that Noise? Michael Tatum Tim Riley points out in Tell Me Why, his excellent examination of the music of the Beatles, that a new generation of rockers emerges every seven years: the glam rockers of 1970-71, the punks of 1977-78, the indie label post-punks of 1984-85. Statistically, the […]
Grads to teach joys of safe sex, facts on AIDS
Grads to teach joys of safe sex, facts on AIDS Forum highlights World AIDS Awareness day By Phillip Carter Daily Bruin Staff Few classes at UCLA actually show students how to practice safe sex, in addition to teaching them why they must. But a special AIDS presentation to be given at noon on Thursday by […]
Chancellor visits undergrad student government
Chancellor visits undergrad student government Declares strong support for affirmative action, elaborates on Prop. 187 position By Jennifer K. Morita During a special appearance before the undergraduate student council Tuesday, Chancellor Charles Young reaffirmed his support for affirmative action in the face of what he feared was a growing hostility toward it. Responding to council […]
Study to focus on low wages
Study to focus on low wages $180,000 grant funds the School of Public Policy By Gil Hopenstand Daily Bruin Senior Staff Finding solutions to Los Angeles’ low-wage employment problems may be only $180,000 away. UCLA researchers at the School of Public Policy and Social Research received a $180,281 grant to investigate the problems of minimum-wage […]
Young issues Prop. 187 statement
Young issues Prop. 187 statement Chancellor makes commitment to campus diversity By Jennifer K. Morita Chancellor Charles Young issued a statement Tuesday reiterating the university decision to uphold a temporary restraining order that puts a halt on Proposition 187 until federal courts clarify its constitutionality. Responding to 26 protesters who were arrested during a sit-in […]