Tuesday, February 23, 1999 The k factor KEZIRIAN: Ed Kezirian – ‘Coach K’ to the football team – works hard in the off-season to make sure his players stay on track in class and in life By Mary Vuong Daily Bruin Contributor He’s like one of those people you see on your favorite shows – the guest star who distracts you because you’re trying to place his face. Read more...

Tuesday, February 23, 1999 Liaison program links patients, volunteers EMERGENCY: Service gives comfort to those awaiting ER treatment By Sarah Krupp Daily Bruin Contributor George Clooney may not work there, but there is one similarity between the drama of "ER" and the UCLA Medical Center – chaos. Read more...

Tuesday, February 23, 1999 Widow of Yitzhak Rabin speaks at UCLA SPEECH: Prime minister sought peace for Israel, partnership with U.S. By Andy Shah Daily Bruin Staff Leah Rabin, widow of assassinated Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, addressed the UCLA community on Monday at the Macgowan Freud Playhouse. Read more...

Monday, February 22, 1999 Graduate student enrollment at UCs lagging MEETING: Improvements in attendance depend on considerate state budgets By Dennis Lim Daily Bruin Contributor SAN FRANCISCO — There are too many undergraduates and not enough graduate students at University of California schools, according to a report released at the UC Board of Regents meeting on Feb. Read more...

Monday, February 22, 1999 Charter school acclaim opens new methods to teaching EDUCATION: Students get attention, but skeptics say system displaces funds By Karla Y. Pleitez Daily Bruin Contributor President Clinton’s endorsement of charter schools in his State of the Union Address shows that the popularity of such schools is rising, and that it may be the way education is heading in the next millennium. Read more...

Monday, February 22, 1999 Campus dining services finds its savior ASUCLA: Executive chef Sterling Burpee hopes to spice up food quality By Neal Narahara Daily Bruin Contributor In response to concerns over food quality, the Associated Students of UCLA (ASUCLA) hired an executive chef to oversee food production in all of its units early this month. Read more...

Monday, February 22, 1999 Enthusiasts brush up conversation skills with language clubs LANGUAGES: International, U.S. students can practice speaking, share cultures By Linh Tat Daily Bruin Contributor After a three-year slump, language clubs at UCLA are gaining popularity again. Read more...