Monday, 5/5/97 Proposal aims to integrate ethnic studies Teaching, research would share resources under plan; critics say changes threaten effectiveness of individual programs By Gregory Mena Daily Bruin Contributor "Everything is still in the talking phase and nothing has been decided," said Raymund Paredes, director of the Chavez Center, addressing the possible changes in UCLA’s […]
Category Archives: News
Hershey likely to give way to parking, offices
Monday, 5/5/97 Hershey likely to give way to parking, offices Quake damage cited as reason; students protest decision By Allison Elmore Daily Bruin Contributor In June 1998, approximately 300 UCLA students will be driven from their homes, literally. Currently, Hershey Hall is the only residence hall on campus that accommodates both graduate students and transfer […]
‘Ellen’ lead character ‘comes out’ to viewers
Friday, 5/2/97 ‘Ellen’ lead character ‘comes out’ to viewers Controversial episode boosts ratings, fosters mixed reactions By Tyler Maxwell Daily Bruin Staff "I am gay." These were the words Ellen spoke Wednesday night to over 35 million viewers in a precedent-setting event for prime-time television. Ellen DeGeneres’ "coming out" as a lesbian would have been […]
Students market regional advertising win
Friday, 5/2/97 Students market regional advertising win Limited budget, lack of major won’t stop UCLA club en route to nationals By Jennifer Mukai Daily Bruin Contributor At a university often dubbed huge and impersonal, how do you find your niche, make your mark? "Just do it," was the mantra of 21 UCLA undergraduate students. Initiative, […]
Kicking and screaming
Friday, 5/2/97 Kicking and screaming Huy Hoang’s Martial Arts Club is a resounding success in the dorms, encouraging a strengthening of the mind, body and spirit through strenuous exercise. By Susan Lee Daily Bruin Contributor Sweating profusely, a group of exhausted students clad in T-shirts and sweats share the ups and downs of heavy breathing. […]
Student campaigns get off to brisk start
Friday, 5/2/97 Student campaigns get off to brisk start Large number of candidates allows voters more choice in process By Joshua Smith Daily Bruin Contributor Candidates in the Undergraduate Student Association Council (USAC) elections are currently enjoying the power of being part of the largest group of candidates in the elections since 1985. With 43 […]
WorldFest ’97 seeks to promote multi-cultural appreciation
Friday, 5/2/97 WorldFest ’97 seeks to promote multi-cultural appreciation Week-long festival to feature food, workshops and exhibits By Frances Lee Daily Bruin Contributor Take a tour through the Australian wilderness, sample Russian cuisine and watch a performance by a Filipino dance troupe – all in one week, and all without leaving UCLA. This Saturday, WorldFest […]