Friday, February 21, 1997 REGENTS: Standard not up to par, especially in mathematics, EnglishBy Tiffany Lauter Daily Bruin Contributor To prepare students for college and careers in the 21st century, it is critical they have access to rigorous courses in school, particularly in the areas of mathematics and English, and be held to higher performance standards, according to education researchers. Read more...

Friday, February 21, 1997 Increasing numbers of students at UCLA and nationwide opt to experience studying abroadBy Yvonne Champana Daily Bruin Contributor Veronica Castillo enrolled in spring classes, and then opened the window of the guest house she was living in to look out upon the breathtaking Andes mountain range in Santiago, Chile. Read more...

Friday, February 21, 1997 COMMUNITY: Anti-union practices of New Otani Hotel protested in marchBy Hannah Miller Daily Bruin Contributor About 30 UCLA students and staff joined multiple unions, clergy and the executive committee of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) at a march and rally in front of the New Otani Hotel in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday evening. Read more...

Thursday, February 20, 1997 Construction fencing was installed across the IM field Feb. 14. The fencing runs north to south and wraps around the south end of the John Wooden Center, up to the main entryway. Read more...

Thursday, February 20, 1997 UCLA’s science fiction, fantasy and gaming club celebrates over 10 years of membershipBy Toni Dimayuga Daily Bruin Contributor Some UCLA students who are science fiction fans have more to celebrate this weekend than the return of "The Empire Strikes Back" on the big screen. Read more...

Thursday, February 20, 1997 TECHNOLOGY: Ease of use the main reason for revamping main websiteBy Phillip Hong Daily Bruin Contributor University Relations will launch a new gateway to the UCLA website today which they hope will reflect the diversity of the UCLA campus, as well as highlight UCLA’s role as a world leader in higher education. Read more...

Thursday, February 20, 1997 MAYOR: Senator focuses on environment, crime prevention as key issuesBy Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff Meyerhoff Park opened this week and already politicians are making use of the podium to attract the attention of UCLA voters. Read more...