Friday, February 20, 1998 Managing Care HEALTH: Health plan aims to reduce medical fees while providing better, more efficient treatment for patients By Kathryn Combs Daily Bruin Staff The controversy surrounding whether or not managed care is helping or hurting California’s health care system is still brewing. Late last month, Gov. Pete Wilson unveiled his […]
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Boelter chemical accident produces desired reaction
Friday, February 20, 1998 Boelter chemical accident produces desired reaction CHEMICALS: Mishap proves HazMat, precautions can easily handle cleanups By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Senior Staff A chemical spill Thursday morning caused Boelter Hall to be evacuated while UCLA Hazardous Materials (HazMat) cleanup squads secured the area. Four one-gallon containers of ammonium hydroxide broke open […]
Adidas logo once again favored by students
Friday, February 20, 1998 Adidas logo once again favored by students SERIES By Carol McKay Daily Bruin Staff It all started out with those striped flip-flops. Then came the snap away nylon pants and back packs. Shoe carriers, mini purses, parkas, T-shirts and, oh yeah, shoes. Adidas has made a comeback from the days of […]
Better buses bring bigger lines
Friday, February 20, 1998 Better buses bring bigger lines CROWDING: Vehicles leave air cleaner, but hold fewer passengers By Scot Sargeant Daily Bruin Contributor Although UCLA’s new campus buses benefit the environment, they have caused new problems for students. UCLA’s new environmentally friendly buses, which were introduced in January, hold fewer students than previous buses. […]
Community Briefs
Friday, February 20, 1998 Community Briefs Leave Iraq alone, Spartacists, others say "U.S. Get Your Bloody Hands Off Of The World" read one of several banners strewn across Meyerhoff Park at noon on Thursday as Spartacus, an anti-government student organization, staged a rally in protest of military aggression in Iraq. Impassioned speeches were given by […]
In memory of Malcolm
Friday, February 20, 1998 In memory of Malcolm By Carol McKay Daily Bruin Staff Over 70 years ago, a legend was born in Omaha. His name was Malcolm Little. Later, it would be El Hajj Malik el-Shabazz. Eventually, the world would know him as Malcolm X. But 33 years after his death, most still know […]
Community Briefs
Thursday, February 19, 1998 Community Briefs Scientists develop way to regrow hip-bone A UCLA orthopedic surgeon has developed a new technique to treat bone death in human hips that may prevent the need for a total hip replacement. "In the 12 cases we’ve done since 1991, the procedure has obtained good to excellent pain relief […]