Community Briefs

Tuesday, February 17, 1998 Community Briefs Report says Berkeley police too rough UC police officers acted indiscriminately and used excessive force when they clubbed and pepper sprayed student protesters in UC Berkeley’s Sproul Hall last year, according to documents prepared by a university-retained attorney and obtained by The Daily Californian. The papers are part of […]

Crimewatch

Tuesday, February 17, 1998 Crimewatch Computers and electronic equipment were on the menu for thieves this week. Two laptops were reported stolen from Hilgard, a $1000 Laptop computer went missing between Feb. 5 and Feb. 12, and another laptop with an estimated value of $2000 disappeared from the computer room between Feb. 4 and Feb. […]

Lawsuit jury selection begins

Friday, February 13, 1998 Lawsuit jury selection begins Former doctoral student accuses professor of misconduct By Carol McKay Daily Bruin Staff Jury selection begins today for a sexual harassment lawsuit against UCLA and Malcom Nicol, a professor in the Chemistry and Biochemistry department. The plaintiff, Diane Reifschneider, is a former UCLA graduate student seeking damages […]

Competition allows students to gain valuable trial experience

Friday, February 13, 1998 Competition allows students to gain valuable trial experience LAW SCHOOL: Courts let future lawyers practice skills, win recognition By Emi Kojima Daily Bruin Contributor Eager to jump into the court room, law students have been organizing a competition to test how well they argue. The Moot Court program gives students a […]

2400 years of love

Friday, February 13, 1998 2400 years of love HISTORY: St. Valentine’s Day arose from pagan celebrations in ancient Rome, but now festivities include flowers, cards and candy By Michelle Navarro Daily Bruin Staff Marilyn Manson walks up to the jar at the center of the crowd. There is the hushed air of suspense and excitement. […]