Thursday, December 5, 1996 Practitioners of Transcendental Meditation report mental and health benefits on just 40 minutes a dayBy Rachel Kelley Daily Bruin Contributor A break from concentration is not something college students have a chance to experience very often these days, especially with final exams right around the corner. However some students, such as […]
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Monday, December 2, 1996 Textbooks back at Ackerman Union The renovated UCLA Store moved one step closer to completion Nov. 18 with the transfer of the textbook department out of its temporary home in the Plaza Building into its new quarters on the A-level of Ackerman Union. The textbooks were moved to "avoid another rush […]
Enforcement of Propostion 209 blocked by federal judge
Monday, December 2, 1996 COURT: Ruling could affect UC admissions for incoming freshmenBy A.J. Harwin Daily Bruin Contributor Deciding that there is a "strong probability" that Proposition 209 violates the rights of women and minorities, U.S. District Judge Thelton Henderson imposed a temporary restraining order late Wednesday, barring the law from dismantling state-imposed affirmative action. […]
When you want to say ‘eat more’
Monday, December 2, 1996 Victims of eating disorders have a profound impact on family and friendsBy Monica Paknad Daily Bruin Contributor With Thanksgiving behind them, most UCLA students returned to campus a few pounds heavier than when they left. But those students with eating disorders or behaviors may have found the mix of food and […]
Gates connects with UCLA, Internet
Monday, December 2, 1996 TECHNOLOGY: Advent of worldwide network causing industry boomBy Phillip Hong Daily Bruin Contributor Before a packed audience in the Ackerman Grand Ballroom, Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Bill Gates discussed the increasing power of computers and the movement of society toward a new era of digital communication with the UCLA community. […]
GTE reaches out to undergrad government
Monday, December 2, 1996 USAC: Deal will give organization $3,000 in discretionary fundingBy Ryan Ozimek Daily Bruin Staff In a first step toward raising funds from outside the university, the undergraduate student council (USAC) is striking a deal with GTE that will give the undergraduate government $3,000 to use at its discretion. Needing to support […]
Californians find old roots in Mayflower family
Wednesday, November 27, 1996 THANKSGIVING: Holiday celebration special for descendants of PilgrimsBy Toni Dimayuga Daily Bruin Contributor A highly anticipated holiday for many Americans, Thanksgiving means more than turkey and a four-day weekend for some people. The Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of California  as the name implies  is composed of […]