University radio station returns from the dead

Wednesday, November 27, 1996 MEDIA: Many obstacles made KLA’s comeback slow; new web page hopes to create greater access for studentsBy Jennifer Mukai Daily Bruin Contributor "UCLA RADIO IS BACK," blared the ads. "UCLA had a radio station?" asked second-year economics student Ryan Glover. That surprise was not uncommon among students who saw the ads […]

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 […]

Clearing the smoke

Wednesday, November 27, 1996 By Suzanne Karpilovsky Daily Bruin ContributorLast spring, tobacco company Philip Morris published an advertisement in several European newspapers claiming that secondhand smoke is far less carcinogenic than other daily activities such as "drinking milk, eating pepper or drinking tap water," according to the full page advertisement. Quickly met with criticism and […]

Computer giant to talk about digital future at UCLA

Wednesday, November 27, 1996 TECHNOLOGY: Bill Gates promotes revised book, Internet endeavorsBy Phil Hong Daily Bruin Contributor William H. Gates III, the CEO of Microsoft, will be making an appearance in Ackerman Grand Ballroom today at noon to discuss the world’s digital future and promote a polished paperback edition of his best-selling book, "The Road […]

UCPD authorities look for suspect in Central Ti

Wednesday, November 27, 1996 POLICE: Officials take a second look at night escort policy in wake of tragedyBy Shari Sklut Daily Bruin Contributor Continuing in the search for a suspect in connection with the first homicide at UCLA in six years, university and Los Angeles police officers are following several different leads. No arrests have […]

Community Briefs

Wednesday, November 27, 1996Judicial Board to hear petition against USAC The Undergraduate Students Association Judicial Board upheld its Chief Justice Eric Mah’s call for a hearing regarding the use of "Students First!" in relation with the undergraduate government events and publications. After more than an hour of closed-session deliberation late Monday, the justices voted 4-0 […]

Ahead of their time

Tuesday, November 26, 1996 Undergraduates take initiative and create their own businesses before graduationBy Dean Cheley Daily Bruin Contributor No one told David Wong that he would have to wait until he got a degree to start his own business. At 24 years old, he has already co-founded a business that markets computer products. Today, […]