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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...



As the regents meet inside, protesters gather outside Covel Commons

Friday, November 21, 1997 As the regents meet inside, protesters gather outside Covel Commons CONTROVERSY: They denounce Gov. Wilson for Prop. 209, domestic-partner policies By Brian Fishman Daily Bruin Contributor Chanting, "Pete Wilson, you liar, we’ll set your ass on fire," protesters filled the quad in front of Covell Commons while the UC Board of Regents met inside. Read more...


Regents face final vote on partner benefits

Friday, November 21, 1997 Regents face final vote on partner benefits POLICY: Long-debated proposal awaits decision described as ‘biggest yet’ By Caroline M. Bontia Daily Bruin Contributor After over 15 years of emotional debate, the regents will finally decide today on the the domestic-partnership proposal, a plan that would extend benefits to same-sex couples for UC faculty, students, staff and retirees. Read more...


Budget decisions boggle university

Thursday, November 20, 1997 Budget decisions boggle university MONEY: Allocating funds means choosing between construction, instructors By Michael LaFemina Daily Bruin Contributor It is a tale of two UCLA’s. Read more...