Tuesday, 4/29/97 A piece of Serenity Acres and acres of grassland, lined by crisp blue skies – in L.A.? Actually it’s a part of UCLA. By Tricia Fong Hua Arnsdorf Daily Bruin Contributor Trekking through brush and grassland, the scent of coastal sage filled the Santa Monica air. Read more...

Tuesday, 4/29/97 USAC governed by want to aid students All aspects of undergrad life can be affected by government By Stefanie Wong Daily Bruin Contributor The upcoming student government elections have left many students wondering exactly who and what the Undergraduate Student Association Council (USAC) is, how it affects them and – most importantly – why they should vote at all. Read more...

Tuesday, 4/29/97 Village Center project’s revised plan boasts more retail areas IMAX theater eliminated; community center added By Rachel Munoz Daily Bruin Contributor They’re back from the drawing board. Read more...

Tuesday, 4/29/97 L.A.’s wounds slowly healing Businesses face hard times in five years following city’s unrest By Vicky Geeroms Daily Bruin Contributor "Nothing left, nothing left," said Nick Amari exactly five years ago after his 54-year-old Valley store burned to the ground and all that was left were ruins. Read more...

Monday, 4/28/97 Bills would stop public colleges from increasing student fees UCs would still be allowed to impose hikes at their discretion By Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff Members of the California legislature are desperate to keep higher education affordable – although UC’s constitutional autonomy forbids the legislature from fulfilling its intent. Read more...