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Minority admissions decline at law school

Wednesday, November 11, 1998 Minority admissions decline at law school OUTREACH: Officials recognize need for recruitment to encourage African Americans, Latinos to apply By Brian Fishman Daily Bruin Contributor While protests, arrests and vicious debate have surrounded the repeal of affirmative action, diversity at the UCLA Law School has has continued to decline. Read more...


Program pushes for success of Southeast Asians

Wednesday, November 11, 1998 Program pushes for success of Southeast Asians CENTER Group to help disadvantaged students improve academically By Andy Shah Daily Bruin Contributor For many years, Tung Pham listened to stories of fellow Vietnamese students getting bad grades, dropping out of school and how they usually dealt with their problems by themselves. Read more...


A day to remember

Wednesday, November 11, 1998 A day to remember Students, faculty and staff take time on Veteran’s Day to commemorate those who have fought for our country By H. Read more...


UC applications increase as enrollment stays constant

Wednesday, November 11, 1998 UC applications increase as enrollment stays constant REGENTS: Criteria may be expanded to ensure qualified freshman class By Edina Lekovic Daily Bruin Senior Staff Admissions officers will be kept extra busy this year with an estimated increase of about 2,000 applications for admission to the UCs, officials said. Read more...


Community briefs

Tuesday, November 10, 1998 Community briefs UC Berkeley health book hits stands Authors of a new UC Berkeley "do-it-yourself" health handbook, out in bookstores this month, sifted through mountains of scientific studies and conflicting medical advice to come up with recommended home remedies for the 160 common health problems listed in the guide. Read more...


De Neve project prompts inquiry into safety issues

Tuesday, November 10, 1998 De Neve project prompts inquiry into safety issues HOUSING: Steel contractor has numerous violations on record By Lawrence Ferchaw Daily Bruin Staff De Neve Plaza, soon to be the home of over 1,000 students, currently houses an ongoing dispute over workplace safety and building code violations by one of the project’s subcontractors. Read more...


Crimewatch

Tuesday, November 10, 1998 Crimewatch Theft A dorm room in Rieber Hall was burglarized last Thursday when the students left their room empty and unlocked. The thief took a compact disc player, CDs and cash, all totalling $400. Read more...