Friday, November 21, 1997 As the regents meet inside, protesters gather outside Covel Commons CONTROVERSY: They denounce Gov. Wilson for Prop. 209, domestic-partner policies By Brian Fishman Daily Bruin Contributor Chanting, "Pete Wilson, you liar, we’ll set your ass on fire," protesters filled the quad in front of Covell Commons while the UC Board of […]
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Regents face final vote on partner benefits
Friday, November 21, 1997 Regents face final vote on partner benefits POLICY: Long-debated proposal awaits decision described as ‘biggest yet’ By Caroline M. Bontia Daily Bruin Contributor After over 15 years of emotional debate, the regents will finally decide today on the the domestic-partnership proposal, a plan that would extend benefits to same-sex couples for […]
Budget decisions boggle university
Thursday, November 20, 1997 Budget decisions boggle university MONEY: Allocating funds means choosing between construction, instructors By Michael LaFemina Daily Bruin Contributor It is a tale of two UCLA’s. UCLA is a $2 billion dollar organization with a dual identity: It functions as both a center for higher education, and as an operating city serving […]
Roundtable tries to find solutions for racial issues
Thursday, November 20, 1997 Roundtable tries to find solutions for racial issues CONFLICT: Exhibit on Japanese internment brings panel to Powell By Rachel Munoz Daily Bruin Staff If you haven’t noticed, UCLA is intensely diversified. Maybe that is something you are used to, maybe it is not. But UCLA is a reflection of the city […]
You have 10 minutes to complete this article
Thursday, November 20, 1997 You have 10 minutes to complete this article REAL BRUINS: As UCLA’s most popular voice, there’s more to Anita Cotter than "Thanks No. 1 Bruins for using URSA" By Frances Lee Daily Bruin Senior Staff She knows your name. She knows your number. She knows where you live. And, she knows […]
USAC attacks state’s spending priorities
Thursday, November 20, 1997 USAC attacks state’s spending priorities CAMPAIGN: Activists say California allocates too much money to prisons By Stefanie Wong Daily Bruin Staff Believe it or not, prisons directly affect students, and the undergraduate student council (USAC) has launched a program designed to tell you why. USAC is currently holding presentations on the […]
Cook-off raises awareness for hunger, homelessness
Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Cook-off raises awareness for hunger, homelessness FUND-RAISER: Eleven teams whip up chili for taste test to benefit cause By H. Jayne Ahn Daily Bruin Contributor On Tuesday, the Sigma Pi fraternity house was full of amateur chefs and generous gifts. As part of a fund-raiser for the hunger and homelessness, 11 […]