Tuesday, May 26, 1998 Wang gives talk on campus SPEAKER: Student leader, just released from prison, hopes to finish education By Christy Lin Daily Bruin Contributor He lead 200 college students in a protest for democracy. At 29-year-old, he has already been incarcerated for eight years. He held a spot on "China’s Top 21 Most […]
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Carnesale’s police state threatens student voices
Tuesday, May 26, 1998 Carnesale’s police state threatens student voices DEMONSTRATION: UCPD, LAPD’s force can’t solve problems for chancellor By Chad Williams UCLA has historically been the national focal point for progressive student activism. UCLA students have been at the forefront of demanding political, social and educational equality for oppressed people throughout the world. This […]
ASU holds event to educate, help high schoolers
Tuesday, May 26, 1998 ASU holds event to educate, help high schoolers ACADEMICS: Teenagers benefit from weekend workshops aimed at deciphering admission criteria By Barbara Ortutay Daily Bruin Contributor Mixing entertainment and education, the African Student Union (ASU) focused its first high school conference Saturday on encouraging local African American teenagers to attend college. The […]
Community Briefs
Tuesday, May 26, 1998 Community Briefs Drug reduces breast cancer cells by half UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center announced a breakthrough in breast cancer treatment on May 17. The drug Herceptin is the first successful cancer treatment to target diseased cells, as opposed to previous treatments that kill healthy cells as well. A two-year worldwide […]
Graduation marks new beginning
Tuesday, May 26, 1998 Graduation marks new beginning LAW SCHOOL: Commencement brings up issues of diversity after installment of Prop. 209 By Emi Kojima and Marisa Yamane Daily Bruin Staff For Emanuel Johnson, graduating from UCLA’s School of Law was much more than just three grueling years of preparation for the bar exam. "Law school […]
Crimewatch
Tuesday, May 26, 1998 Crimewatch Five permits from parking structures 2,4,8 and CHS were stolen during this week. In several incidents, the suspect(s) pried open the car window, removing CDs and a leather folder in addition to the permits. Over $1200 worth of stereo equipment was stolen from vehicles parked in structures SV and CHS. […]
Former prisoner speaks of abuse
Tuesday, May 26, 1998 Former prisoner speaks of abuse POLITICS: Dissident reveals harsh realities behind political regime By Juliana Wilson Daily Bruin Contributor "I want you to answer," said the commander, striking him again. "In here, there are no human rights. There is no law. People who come through here, some live, some die. Those […]