Tuesday, January 5, 1999 Citing alleged forced labor, organizations protest tour CAMPAIGN: Asia Society criticized for sponsoring ‘political’ trip to Burma By Cathy Collins Daily Bruin Contributor Members of the UCLA Environmental Coalition and the Burma Forum have launched a protest about a Burma tour sponsored by the Asia Society, a national organization that promotes education on issues in Asia. Read more...

Tuesday, January 5, 1999 Event to stress issues of LGBT community CONFERENCE: Politics, entertainment to take center stage at event By Andy Shah Daily Bruin Staff UCLA will host the 10th anniversary of the UC Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Association this weekend with a conference titled "Something Queer is Bruin." The conference, which starts today, is expected to attract 600 students, faculty and staff, most of whom are from within the UC system. Read more...

Thursday, December 10, 1998 Celebration of Kwanzaa promotes cultural unity HOLIDAY: Festivities encourage return to African roots, values By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor This winter, the menorah and Christmas tree will have to make way for another holiday symbol – the kinara. Read more...

Thursday, December 10, 1998 College Briefs Chemicals could be hazardous to students BINGHAMTON, NY — The chemicals that keep Binghamton University’s campus green could be hazardous to its students, the Pipe Dream reported. Read more...

Thursday, December 10, 1998 Community Briefs State won’t pay for holiday cheer In a memo to department heads and directors, Susan Abeles, assistant vice chancellor of finance, reminded departments that state and federal funds should not be used for holiday parties or employee gifts. Read more...

Thursday, December 10, 1998 Driver not found negligent in pedestrian, truck incident ACCIDENT: Witnesses say man fell prior to being hit by pickup By Ann Hawkey Daily Bruin Staff Two weeks after being run over by a pickup truck outside a Westwood apartment building, Matthew Sparks remains in the hospital with a spinal cord injury, as the driver of the truck is cleared of any legal wrongdoing. Read more...