Thursday, February 18, 1999 Community Briefs BRIEFS: USAC allocate funds to student groups The Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC) distributed its surplus funds of $40,000, left over from last year’s council, to student groups and USAC offices at its meetings last week and this Tuesday. Read more...

Thursday, February 18, 1999 GSA attempts to beef up participation CAMPAIGN: Committees fight apathy with different approach to getting input By Timothy Kudo Daily Bruin Contributor Last year, Joanna Brooks ran for president of the Graduate Students Association (GSA) on a platform advocating more money for graduate student programs and increased awareness for the organization. Read more...

Thursday, February 18, 1999 Rock for the cause FORUM: Pro-affirmative action protests have taken many forms over the years at UCLA, and tonight, activists take to the stage and use music to fight for change By Cathy Collins Daily Bruin Contributor UCLA students will join a chorus of protesting voices tonight at a forum meant to add a musical element to the fight to bring affirmative action back to the University of California admissions process. Read more...

Thursday, February 18, 1999 UCLA re-entry student program in works PROPOSAL: Older people would adjust to college easier if plan approved By Hemesh Patel Daily Bruin Contributor While not all students make it straight through college, those who return often need help in adjusting to the everyday hustle and bustle of college life. Read more...

Wednesday, February 17, 1999 UCLA alumna nominated for seat on federal bench JUDGESHIP: California senator recommends acclaimed lawyer for important court assignment By Joy McMasters Daily Bruin Contributor Dolly Gee, a UCLA alumnus, could become the first Chinese American woman to sit on the federal bench. Read more...

Wednesday, February 17, 1999 SAGE upset by Carnesale letter to campus UNION: Administrative response to PERB decision brings outcry from supporters of bargaining rights By Edina Lekovic Daily Bruin Senior Staff While it has been no secret, Chancellor Albert Carnesale’s opposition to graduate student employee unionization took a new, more public turn last week. Read more...

Wednesday, February 17, 1999 Pan-African festivities help commemorate Black History Month EVENT: Week-long celebration pays homage to years of struggle, culture, roots of displaced people By Andy Shah Daily Bruin Staff To celebrate Black History Month, the African Student Union (ASU) will kick off a weeklong event on Monday, featuring speakers, music and food. Read more...