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Alas, conquest of Troy not rosy

Monday, November 24, 1997 Alas, conquest of Troy not rosy FOOTBALL: Bruins share Pac-10 championship, but Cougars win the right to the Rose BowlBy Mark Dittmer Daily Bruin Staff It was sweet, but it could have been sweeter. Read more...


Regents defy governor, OK benefits plan

Monday, November 24, 1997 Regents defy governor, OK benefits plan DOMESTIC PARTNERS: Measure allows health care for same-sex couples, others who can’t marryBy Caroline M. Bontia and Dennis Lim Daily Bruin Contributors After a politically charged debate, the Board of Regents on Friday narrowly approved a plan that will extend health-care benefits to domestic partners of the UC’s faculty, students and staff. Read more...


Armenians protest over proposed Turkish studies chair

Monday, November 24, 1997 Armenians protest over proposed Turkish studies chair CONTROVERSY: $1 million endowment spurs debate between students; history department will meetBy Dennis Lim Daily Bruin Contributor A small group of Armenian students demonstrated the power of organization and petitioning last Tuesday. Read more...


New access

Monday, November 24, 1997 STORE: Skid Row residents create crafts, learn lessons in business managementBy Carol McKay Daily Bruin Staff Raymond Brown calls it "the greatest organization in the last 20 years." Chuck McClain, a licensed architect, quit his job to start it. Read more...


Arcade keeps its spot on the Hill

Friday, November 21, 1997 Arcade keeps its spot on the Hill DORMS: Officials assure residents that rumors of looming closure are false By Carol McKay Daily Bruin Staff It’s probably the only place on campus that is as reliable as a wristwatch on Sunday evenings. Read more...


House of cards

Friday, November 21, 1997 House of cards CONSUMER: Those little pieces of plastic continue to lure students to ‘swipe’ themselves into debt By Michelle Navarro Daily Bruin Contributor Scarlett O’Hara’s words, "After all, tomorrow is another day," could possibly be the best motto for students using credit cards. Read more...


Researchers discover new drug to treat cancer

Friday, November 21, 1997 Researchers discover new drug to treat cancer CANCER: Heartburn is associated with rare type of upper-stomach tumors By Kathryn Combs Daily Bruin Staff For the first time anywhere, researchers at UCLA are using an experimental drug to treat a rare type of cancer associated with heartburn. Read more...