Wednesday, May 20, 1998 Community Briefs Bike protest turns ugly at Berkeley BERKELEY — A weekend uprising that resulted in the upending of a car, a mid-intersection bonfire and the temporary closure of of Telegraph Avenue has left many local merchants and residents puzzled. Read more...

Wednesday, May 20, 1998 A day of defiance Affirmative action has not gone quietly. Over 500 enraged students Tuesday protested UCLA’s admissions numbers; most found the issue transcended the boundaries of race, and some stood with fears of arrest. Read more...

Wednesday, May 20, 1998 Science Files RESEARCH Archaeology site offers virtual tours Even though Easter Island scares Louise Krasniewicz, she goes there all the time. Combining a background in media production and anthropology, and a general distaste for what she considers to be "garbage" archaeology software, Krasniewicz created a new multimedia tool for archaeologists and the general public. Read more...

Wednesday, May 20, 1998 Newly elected GSA President Joanna Brooks talks of future GSA: After hard fight during campaign, leader faces major issues By Ann Hawkey Daily Bruin Contributor Monday night, Joanna Brooks was elected president of the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA), in an election marred by controversy and complaints. Read more...

Tuesday, May 19, 1998 Newt Gingrich to talk at UCSD COMMENCEMENT: Speaker will deliver commencement address, despite profuse faculty, student protests By Michael Weiner Daily Bruin Staff Many UCSD students and professors are up in arms about the selection of House speaker Newt Gingrich as their commencement speaker this year. Read more...

Tuesday, May 19, 1998 High definition Q&A: Dr. W. Rory Hume outlines his goals and discusses his role as UCLA’s new executive vice chancellor By Lawrence Ferchaw Daily Bruin Contributor On Friday morning, the UC Board of Regents announced their approval of the appointment of Dr. Read more...