Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Many buildings still need renovation CONSTRUCTION Planned siesmic overhauls await funding to ensure saftey By Michael LaFemina Daily Bruin Contributor With the gala reopening of Royce Hall scheduled for April 4, it seems that UCLA has recovered from the damage it suffered in the Northridge earthquake. However, although structures like Royce […]
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Asian currency depreciation causes problems paying tuition
Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Asian currency depreciation causes problems paying tuition ECONOMY A three deck, single column subhead goes here; assign it By Jonathan Gillespie Daily Bruin Contributor With the sharp decline of the rupiah and an international tuition bill of $4,500 per quarter, Indonesian students must find some solution to their financial woes. Despite […]
Skid row visit shows students reality
Monday, January 26, 1998 Skid row visit shows students reality PUBLIC POLICY Tour of downtown proves great need for social workers By Matt Grace Daily Bruin Contributor A legless beggar with a toothless grin props himself against makeshift crutches with a tin cup dangling from his mangled hand. A brawl between two women spills into […]
Body and soul
Monday, January 26, 1998 Body and soul EATING With society’s emphasis on appearance, weight and diet, eating disorders are more than physical diseases, but threaten mental health By Jean Liu Daily Bruin Contributor An apple a day does not keep the doctor away, if it is all you are eating each day. In high school, […]
UCLA relying more on private funds as state sources dwindle
Monday, January 26, 1998 UCLA relying more on private funds as state sources dwindle FUNDRAISING Money from donors placed into diversified investments By Michael LaFemina Daily Bruin Contributor As a private institution, Harvard University does not receive the kind of state support that UCLA does. However, Harvard makes up the difference in the ample returns […]
Lawsuit against UCLA returns to court
Monday, January 26, 1998 Lawsuit against UCLA returns to court TRIAL Former employee to sue university again for obstructing previous case By Kimberly Mackesy Special to The Bruin Allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation, which have been awaiting redress for more than four and a half years, finally are headed for trial in the wake […]
Berkeley law students propose changes to Prop. 209
Monday, January 26, 1998 Berkeley law students propose changes to Prop. 209 EQUAL November ballot initiative restricted to college admissions By Barbara Ortutay Daily Bruin Contributor A group of UC Berkeley law students have begun a campaign to battle the perceived impact of Proposition 209 on equal access to public education by filing a ballot […]