Monday, November 17, 1997 Nine UCLA students compete in IBM contest TECHNOLOGY: Talented programmers learn about working togetherBy Cindy Choi Daily Bruin Contributor Try this. Calculate the wind direction and velocity of a Mars Pathfinder-like space craft based on the input of its sensors and then create a computer program to match it. Read more...

Monday, November 17, 1997 Head of state speaks about challenges of Czech nation POLITICS: Prime minister discusses difficulties of economic transitionBy Katie Sierra Daily Bruin Contributor Václav Klaus remains optimistic in the face of the economic and political challenges that currently face his country, he explained Friday at the Anderson School. Read more...

Monday, November 17, 1997 Campaign raises billions to augment state funds ADMINISTRATION: Influx of private donations pays for increased expensesBy Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Staff Campaign UCLA. Read more...

Monday, November 17, 1997 New parking structure opens to alleviate parking woes WESTWOOD: Merchants hope to attract customers by adding 360 spacesBy Eleni Hioureas Daily Bruin Contributor With the snip of 25 feet of forest-green ribbon, the project was complete. Read more...

Friday, November 14, 1997 With Social Security revenues depleting fast, Americans push to save money on their ownBy Alex Hamm Daily Bruin Contributor More young Americans believe in UFOs than believe that they will receive their Social Security benefits. Read more...

Friday, November 14, 1997 Chi Omega hosts annual Tug-O-War to benefit charity FUNDRAISER: Fraternities, sororities raised $1,700 to help shelter for runawaysBy Alexa Apallas Daily Bruin Contributor The testosterone was pumping and the bass was thumping Wednesday night at the Saxon Suites volleyball court. Read more...

Friday, November 14, 1997 Due to state budget cuts, UCLA’s Sexual Health Center will now charge people for HIV testingBy Teresa Jun Daily Bruin Contributor Getting tested for HIV at UCLA just got a lot harder. Read more...