Thursday, March 12, 1998 Harman honored for fostering intercultural sensitivity AWARD: Businessman overshadowed by wife’s bid for governor’s seat By George Sweeney Daily Bruin Contributor On an evening filled with high-powered politicians, businessmen, and diplomats, the person who took the spotlight at the 1998 Neil H. Jacoby Award Dinner was, appropriately, the honoree. However, it […]
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Crimewatch
Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Crimewatch A man was taken into custody this week for burglary; the suspect also had an outstanding warrant from Inglewood for lewd and disorderly conduct. He was later transported to West Hollywood where bail was set at $17,000. Another site of an arrest was behind the chancellor’s residence after there were […]
GSA to address dissolving ineffective Assembly
Wednesday, March 11, 1998 GSA to address dissolving ineffective Assembly ASSEMBLY: Members rarely meet, use power to override Forum decisions By Ann Hawkey Daily Bruin Contributor Tonight the future of the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) Assembly will come into question. The Assembly, the main governing body of GSA, has recently been scrutinized and had its […]
Students witness AIDS stigma firsthand
Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Students witness AIDS stigma firsthand Volunteers for Bio 40 learn from time spent in local programs By Catherine Turner Daily Bruin Contributor UCLA students have been volunteering at local AIDS and HIV organizations in an attempt to lessen stigmas surrounding the virus and to show personal compassion and understanding. "Our society […]
Finals on the frontier
Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Finals on the frontier Snipers, gunfire and mountains of mud comprise just another day for UCLA’s Army ROTC squad members Photos and Story by Michael Ross Wacht They loaded on their rucksacks as they looked into the day ahead of them. Eight different terrains, eight different missions; a chance for each […]
Activist urges students to power
Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Activist urges students to power LECTURE: Speaker from Hawaii stresses change through involvement By Marisa Yamane Daily Bruin Contributor A powerful Hawaiian chant echoed through Ackerman Union’s Viewpoint lounge on Monday evening. It called upon the ‘aumakua, or ancestral guardian spirits, to bless and give spiritual guidance to Haunani-Kay Trask, the […]
Barbie creator visits as guest for conference on self image
Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Barbie creator visits as guest for conference on self image SPEAKER: Handler serves as role model through work with breast cancer By Luan Huynh Daily Bruin Contributor When Hillel, a Jewish-religious center, hosted a conference on woman’s self-image, they chose an interesting guest: Barbie’s mother. Ruth Handler, the 81-year-old creator of […]