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Monday, April 1, 1996 Decision to increase fees 45 percent for incoming studentsBy Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff SAN FRANCISCO — A very close vote by the Board of Regents approved a 45 percent fee hike for UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television students next year. The current fee of $4,366 will increase $2,000 […]

UCLA officials back Proposition 203 By Phillip Carter Daily Bruin Senior Staff As California’s March 26 election nears, UCLA administrators are campaigning heavily for Proposition 203 – an educational bond measure which provides $3 billion for state school buildings. If passed, the initiative would provide $39.26 million to UCLA for 10 separate construction projects, which […]

Study may predict AIDS development By Andrew Scholer Daily Bruin Contributor Doctors may be able to predict patients’ chances of progressing to AIDS by monitoring their HIV levels early on, researchers discovered. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, established blood levels of human HIV as an early indicator of drug effectiveness. […]

Chancellor to receive, and lose bonuses upon departure By Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff SAN FRANCISCO — UCLA Chancellor Charles Young will receive a $150,000 bonus when he steps down next year. But due to a violation of another contract with the university, he stands to lose other bonuses worth an additional $100,000. On top […]

Regents to discuss admissions policy By Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff Despite their efforts to move past the mire of affirmative action, the UC Board of Regents will meet today to discuss and vote on the future of admissions and hiring practices at the university. One proposal, by Alumni Regent Judith Levin, would set a […]

Vote to restructure Comm Board delayed Student Media moves to further discuss potential changes By John Digrado Daily Bruin Staff Bringing several months of discussions to the table, Communications Board members voted Wednesday to prolong talks regarding the addition of three new professional media members to their board. The restructuring plan has come under fire […]

Undergraduate council reviewing constitution to clear up confusion By Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff Time and time again this year the undergraduate council has drawn criticism from both administrators and fellow students for allegedly breaking and misinterpreting its own bylaws. The council has attributed these incidents to unclear and contradictory guidelines, but now the council […]