Friday, October 30

Women learn defense techniques

Tuesday, November 17, 1998 Women learn defense techniques WORKSHOP: Seminars teach effective methods of overcoming attackers By Barbara Ortutay Daily Bruin Staff When a firm "no" and a friendly shove just don’t get the message across, women may need stronger and more convincing ways to protect themselves from rape. Read more...


No place to call home

Tuesday, November 17, 1998 No place to call home Many students head downtown every week to make a difference in the lives of some of the thousands of homeless people in Los Angeles By Trina Enriquez Daily Bruin Contributor Downtown Los Angeles is merely a car ride away from UCLA, yet it seems like an entirely different world. Read more...


Burnett gives archival materials to library

Tuesday, November 17, 1998 Burnett gives archival materials to library DONATION: Comedian bestows collection from long-running TV series By Marisa Yamane Daily Bruin Contributor One of UCLA’s distinguished alumni, actress and comedian Carol Burnett donated an extensive collection of archival materials from "The Carol Burnett Show" to UCLA on Monday. Read more...


Prop. 227 still sparks controversy

Monday, November 16, 1998 Prop. 227 still sparks controversy SCHOOLS: Initiative bans bilingual education, but some classes won’t stop By Karla Y. Pleitez Daily Bruin Contributor "Yo sé, maestra," shouts a first-grade class at Noble Elementary, in hopes of being chosen to demonstrate their Spanish writing skills. Read more...


Community Briefs

Monday, November 16, 1998 Community Briefs Atkinson chosen by governor for task force University of California President Richard Atkinson has been named to Gov.-elect Gray Davis’s "education transition group" to advise him on educational issues. Read more...



Volunteer residents set pace in research fundraiser

Monday, November 16, 1998 Volunteer residents set pace in research fundraiser WALK: Participants hope event will honor survivors, draw attention, money toward heart disease, stroke By Hemesh Patel Daily Bruin Contributor At 24, Sebastian Hitzig underwent open-heart surgery for an infection in his heart valve and suffered two strokes during the operation. Read more...