Category Archives: News

Monday, May 4, 1998 Dental school restructuring fuels concern DENTAL SCHOOL: Union fears reorganization may be preparation for layoffs By Kathryn Combs Daily Bruin Staff A plan to restructure the UCLA School of Dentistry has raised concern among employees who remember all too clearly last year’s sudden layoff of lab technicians. The proposed plan would […]

Monday, May 4, 1998 Music for the masses ENTERTAINMENT: A night of pure entertainment, Spring Sing was a star-studded success By Stefanie Wong Daily Bruin Senior Staff Some of UCLA’s best performers came together Friday night in a showcase of musical talent, Spring Sing ’98, "On the Air." Celebrating its 49th year in production, UCLA’s […]

Monday, May 4, 1998 Community Briefs COMMUNITY BRIEFS: CSU chancellor admits error about tech deal In a Wednesday morning meeting with student leaders, CSU Chancellor Charles Reed addressed the widely debated California Education Technology Initiative, stating his original assumption that the deal had been signed was "the biggest mistake I ever made as chancellor." Reed […]

Friday, May 1, 1998 Community Briefs Congress to debate affirmative action The Riggs Amendment, a proposed addition to the Higher Education Act prohibiting preferential treatment in university admission procedures nationwide, is up for debate before the U.S. House of Representatives this week. Introduced by Rep. Frank Riggs, R-California, the amendment would prohibit all federally funded […]

Friday, May 1, 1998 Students celebrate 50th anniversary of Israel ISRAEL: Festivities include remembrances, dancing, exploration of Jewish culture By Lawrence Ferchaw Daily Bruin Contributor Halfway around the world from Israel, UCLA students gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the modern state. On Thursday, Jewish student and community groups set up […]

Friday, May 1, 1998 Four diverse presidential perspectives highlight race USAC: Elections focus on different views of student government’s role, duties By Dennis Lim Daily Bruin Contributor Citing reasons ranging from idiocy to a highly politicized student government, USAC presidential candidates Martin Chippas, Ben Geer, Chris Ihara and Stacy Lee have declared how they plan […]

Friday, May 1, 1998 GSA elections heat up with tough issues ELECTIONS: Dental plan, fees, unionization, poll create contentions By Ann Hawkey Daily Bruin Contributor On Saturday, the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) will begin its spring election process. Both the presidential race and some major initiatives on this year’s ballot promise to tackle some heady […]