Tuesday, October 7, 1997 Gimme Gimme Money Surprise! A study of UCLA students found that most admit to greatly valuing material goods. By Michelle Navarro Daily Bruin Contributor As the high school senior graduates to Bruinhood, not only does he automatically become graced with the essence of maturity and intelligence, but according to a recent […]
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UCLA’s visiting professors are a win-win situation
Tuesday, October 7, 1997 UCLA’s visiting professors are a win-win situation FACULTY: Schools and teachers both benefit from trading of resources By Steven Tanamachi Daily Bruin Contributor "In-N-Out" isn’t a term limited to describe the hamburgers sold in Westwood. This describes a faction of the UCLA faculty called "visiting professors" who are hired for between […]
Activists strive for a democratic Burma
Monday, October 6, 1997 Activists strive for a democratic Burma CONFERENCE: ‘Free Burma’ campaign boycotts companies, decries military oppression By Carol McKay Daily Bruin Staff Following the heels of a win for the free-Burma movement, political activists from around the world are crafting new strategies for gaining democracy for the country. UCLA’s Environmental Coalition sponsored […]
Out in the open
Monday, October 6, 1997 Out in the open By Rachel Munoz Daily Bruin Contributor Visibility. Support. Identity. These are all descriptive terms constantly repeated by participants when relating their personal experiences during National Coming Out Week. During the next seven days, approximately 10 percent of United States residents and UCLA students who identify with the […]
Remodeling of Medical Center will not disrupt health services
Monday, October 6, 1997 Remodeling of Medical Center will not disrupt health services CONSTRUCTION: Seismically safe facilities, improvements to bring UCLA’s hospitals to new century By Kathryn Combs Daily Bruin Contributor While planning continues on the new UCLA Medical Center, officials say that the the delivery of patient care will not be affected during construction. […]
USAC co-sponsors block party at Sunset Village
Monday, October 6, 1997 USAC co-sponsors block party at Sunset Village PARTY: Two groups work together despite snafus, reach out to freshmen By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Contributor It’s a miracle this party happened at all. Despite numerous logistical setbacks, the block party, co-sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government (USAC) and the On-Campus Housing Council […]
Community Briefs
Friday, October 3, 1997 Community Briefs Former Guess? workers discuss sweatshops at Chicano/a studies class Two ex-employees of the GUESS? corporation, Fabiola Fonseca and Abraham Ortiz, came to UCLA Wednesday to discuss their experiences with the alledged sweatshop employer. Fonseca and Ortiz visited student groups and a Chicano/Chicana studies class, and students appeared to be […]