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...

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...

Monday, November 9, 1998 Community Briefs UCSF receives grant for women’s health Traditionally, the amount of federal funding to support research in the area of women’s health has been significantly lower than funds granted to other areas of medical research, said a UCSF women’s health expert. Read more...

Monday, November 9, 1998 Workshops focus on leadership techniques CONFERENCE: Sessions teach how to effectively voice student opinions By Barbara Ortutay Daily Bruin Staff To discuss and learn strategies for campus and community activism, 20 student leaders attended a three-day Grass Roots Organizing Weekend (GROW) workshop that began Friday night. Read more...

Monday, November 9, 1998 Penn students hospitalized after possible food poisoning DORMS: Officials dispute accusations that illnesses stem from dining halls By Ben Geldon Daily Pennsylvanian University Wire PHILADELPHIA “¹ An outbreak of nausea and vomiting that many students charge was linked to tainted food in the three main dining halls at the University of Pennsylvania struck at least three dozen people Tuesday night, though the actual total could be almost twice that. Read more...

Monday, November 9, 1998 Increase the peace With an growing number of UCLA student volunteers, the Peace Corps hopes to make a difference in countries around the world By Trina Enriquez Daily Bruin Contributor It’s the toughest job you’ll ever love. Read more...