Monday, November 10, 1997 Residents sound off over removal of hoops De Neve Plaza project nixes Dykstra Hall’s courts By Carol McKay Daily Bruin Staff Dykstra Hall locals can no longer hear nets swooshing, rubber sneaker soles squeaking mid-pivot, and the echoing sounds of thumping orange balls. Since the De Neve Plaza construction eliminated the […]
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UC clerical workers vote to switch unions
Monday, November 10, 1997 UC clerical workers vote to switch unions UNIONS: New group is run completely by the employees themselves By George Sweeney Daily Bruin Contributor The clerical staff of the University of California (UC), more than 18,000 strong, voted last week to switch to a more activist, worker-run union. The UC clerical workers, […]
Hershey, Hilgard House plagued by food woes
Monday, November 10, 1997 Hershey, Hilgard House plagued by food woes HOUSING: Residents ill, Department of Health gives clean bill of health By Hala Ali Daily Bruin Senior Staff Residents of Hershey Hall and Hilgard House say they routinely check for mold before taking a bite of their pizza at the Hershey dining hall. And […]
Hawaiian cafe brings new spirit to village
Monday, November 10, 1997 Hawaiian cafe brings new spirit to village RESTAURANT: Owners hope lively, exotic atmosphere will revitalize dormant Westwood By Eleni Houreas Daily Bruin Contributor Walking through Westwood, a visitor will see the average fast food places, sandwich shops, and other run-of-the-mill types of restaurants. But now, a new tropically-inspired restaurant will add […]
Community Briefs
Friday, November 7, 1997 Community Briefs Relief for holiday stress offered in seminar Sometimes the holidays are more bleary than cheery — quibbling, overeating, and physical sickness often result. To help prevent holiday stress and depression, Advanced Psychological Services is sponsoring a free seminar titled "Seven Ways To Beat The Holiday Blues." Clinical psychologists Jeanne […]
Study finds cancer-suppressing cells in body
Friday, November 7, 1997 Study finds cancer-suppressing cells in body CANCER: Report says spread of disease can be stopped or confined to certain ducts By Kathryn Combs Daily Bruin Staff Cells already present in the body may be used to fight cancer, UCLA researchers concluded in a study published on Nov. 3. Laboratory experiments revealed […]
Flying Montana
Friday, November 7, 1997 Flying Montana Circus aerialist, high diver comes to UCLA to earn doctorate in folklore By Candi Ramos Daily Bruin Contributor She was a flying trapeze artist and a solo aerialist in the circus, and one of fewer than 10 female high divers in the world, performing from heights of 80 feet […]