Thursday, April 3, 1997 MECHA: Leaders focus on organizing march in support of workers’ rightsBy Hector Ronquillo Daily Bruin Contributor Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers (UFW) joined UCLA students at a screening Tuesday honoring union leader Cesar Chavez and farm workers who took part in the struggle for farmers’ recognition of unionized […]
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Analyst’s financial tie to Stanford raises concern
Thursday, April 3, 1997 MERGER: Analysis of medical center merger questioned after Hellman’s relationship revealedBy Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff It began as an ambitious idea. Merge two prestigious hospitals, creating a behemoth medical center able to bargain powerfully with managed-care firms. Hailed by supporters as financially rewarding for both cash-strapped UC San Francisco and […]
Construction Corner
Thursday, April 3, 1997 Investigative excavating for the DWP Water Main Relocation project continues in Bruin Plaza. Work areas are fenced and Bruin Walk pedestrians are detoured around the south side of the J.D. Morgan Center. Construction continues on the interior of Young Hall. Contractor trailers are situated in the Slichter Courtyard inside the fence. […]
The Real Bruins
Thursday, April 3, 1997UCLA parents face the juggling act of caring for children, attending classes and working, but it’s a challenge they find themselves willing to take onBy Carol McKay Daily Bruin Contributor he discussion at Ruthie and Katie Hanson’s dinner table is nothing short of philosophical. Ruthie, Katie’s 5-year-old daughter, challenges her mother, who […]
UCDC campus looking for new place to call home
Thursday, April 3, 1997 EDUCATION: Washington D.C. program has outreached its capacityBy Gil Hopenstand Daily Bruin Staff The University of California is looking for a new home away from home. Its "campus" for students spending a quarter in Washington D.C.  really the fifth floor of an office building near the White House  has […]
Community Briefs
Tuesday, April 3, 1997 Davis cafe owners join anti-Borders crowd DAVIS, Calif. — Market competition in the form of national chain businesses is nothing new to Davis cafe owners, who have nevertheless joined independent booksellers in town to oppose the arrival of a 20,000-square-foot Borders Books and Music store in the college town. "There’s not […]
Local Better Bodies Gym denied permit
Wednesday, April 2, 1997 COMMUNITY: Lack of support closes Westwood business By Karen Duryea Daily Bruin Senior Staff After months of waiting for a response from the L.A. County zoning office, the nearly 500 members of the Better Bodies Gym on Glendon Avenue are now looking for a new treadmill to call home. As of […]