Friday, September 26, 1997 Peer-mentoring program targets learning disabilities STRESS: Fellow students offer studying methods, moral support, advice By Stacy Cohen Daily Bruin Contributor Emma LeRoch once ran a food distribution business in the heart of Paris. Years later, after deciding to pursue a degree in religious studies, she experienced doubts about entering a university. […]
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UC Regents merge UCSF and Stanford
Friday, September 26, 1997 UC Regents merge UCSF and Stanford HOSPITAL: Proponents claim center will improve care, but legality of decision questioned By Hala Ali Daily Bruin Senior Staff Last Wednesday, the University of California Regents made the highly controversial decision to merge the UCSF and Stanford hospitals, creating an economic healthcare giant. After two […]
Teach-in at law school expresses Prop. 209 concerns
Friday, September 26, 1997 Teach-in at law school expresses Prop. 209 concerns LAW SCHOOL: Three-hour discussion addresses misconceptions and issues of affirmative action By Sharon Yee Daily Bruin Contributor It was a backlash against the backlash. The courtyard of the UCLA Law School quickly transformed into a forum of open dialogue and discussion Wednesday, as […]
Pay increase gives year a rocky start
Friday, September 26, 1997 Pay increase gives year a rocky start PLANS: Early USAC division does not deter goals of student activism By Stefanie Wong Daily Bruin Staff While many students spent the summer away from UCLA, members of the Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC) spent hours in their Kerckhoff Hall offices planning for the […]
Reform group finally carves up general education menu
Monday, September 22, 1997 Reform group finally carves up general education menu CHANGES: Educators believe new requirements are more cohesive and comprehensive By George Sweeney Daily Bruin Contributor Imagine a buffet at the Stardust hotel: the vast quantities of different food are mind boggling. How can anyone choose a balanced meal from all of the […]
UCLA departments ease into new budget system
Monday, September 22, 1997 UCLA departments ease into new budget system FINANCE: Despite hype, RCM is still criticized by faculty and students By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Contributor UCLA’s new budgetary system, Responsibility Center Management, is entering its second year of testing, but it still faces concern and opposition from faculty and staff. Despite claims […]
New FTC project will crack down on scholarship scams
Monday, September 22, 1997 New FTC project will crack down on scholarship scams Con artists’ empty promises empty students’ bank accounts By Meghan Ward Daily Bruin Contributor As tuition bills skyrocket and the cost of living soars through the roof, so do opportunities for scholarship scam artists to take advantage of students and families in […]