Communications Board debates restructuring Vote on initiative delayed, further discussion needed By John Digrado Daily Bruin Staff Communications Board members met on Tuesday night to continue restructuring discussions, as well as to address issues regarding the circulation of the seven campus newsmagazines. Though the board had originally proposed to vote on the restructuring initiative sometime […]
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La Escuela assists victims of injustice
La Escuela assists victims of injustice Students teach ESL to Thai immigrants in innovative ways By Jennifer K. Morita Daily Bruin Staff Gathering in a circle on a green and white straw mat, four women from Thailand got out their notebooks and pens and looked expectantly at the UCLA graduate student who is teaching them […]
Lieutenant governor proposes long-term fee controls
Lieutenant governor proposes long-term fee controls Draft proposes immediate three-year freeze to avoid 30 percent increase under Compact By Ryan Ozimek Daily Bruin Contributor Although Gov. Pete Wilson recently extended the freeze on UC fees for a second straight year, some students and Lt. Gov. Gray Davis are still not satisfied. They are arguing that […]
E-mail results in confusion, false rumors
E-mail results in confusion, false rumors Falsified message claims housing restructuring By Karen Duryea Daily Bruin Contributor On Campus Housing officials are currently conducting an investigation into a falsified e-mail that generated rumors and confusion among many dorm residents last week. The e-mail, sent from a false address, was forwarded to several UCLA students through […]
Atkinson compromises on policy dates
Atkinson compromises on policy dates Regents demand implementation of admissions ruling By Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff The Board of Regents has summoned University of California President Richard Atkinson to an emergency meeting on Wednesday over his decision last week to delay any changes in undergraduate admissions policy. Despite the regents’ decision to end preferential […]
UC faculty have mixed feelings on admissions
UC faculty have mixed feelings on admissions About half support special criteria, favor equal opportunity By Rachanee Srisavasdi Daily Bruin Contributor Though the majority of University of California faculty support the use of special criteria in admissions, they also strongly favor an equal-opportunity admissions policy that does not use preferences, according to a recent report. […]
Residents’ associations air student concerns
Residents’ associations air student concerns Dorm and suite representatives serve as links to Business Enterprises funding By Karen Duryea Daily Bruin Contributor Every Monday evening while most residents are comfortable watching "Melrose Place," Saxon Suites President Brenda Janairo and her cabinet are busy planning events and programs for the residents in Saxon Suites. In order […]