Thursday, March 26

Charter school acclaim opens new methods to teaching

Monday, February 22, 1999 Charter school acclaim opens new methods to teaching EDUCATION: Students get attention, but skeptics say system displaces funds By Karla Y. Pleitez Daily Bruin Contributor President Clinton’s endorsement of charter schools in his State of the Union Address shows that the popularity of such schools is rising, and that it may be the way education is heading in the next millennium. Read more...


Alumni association to hold student career conference

Friday, February 19, 1999 Alumni association to hold student career conference JOBS: Workshops allow Bruins to explore options in various business fields By Karen Thompson Daily Bruin Contributor Aiming to offer students the chance to explore their career options, the alumni association will hold its sixth annual Student Career Conference Saturday in Ackerman Union. Read more...


New Sunset bus line draws criticism

Friday, February 19, 1999 New Sunset bus line draws criticism TRANSPORTATION: Many claim service in less affluent neighborhoods should receive funds allotted to richer areas By Karla Y. Read more...


UC Regents weigh options

Friday, February 19, 1999 UC Regents weigh options MEETING: Gov. Gray Davis touts merits of 4 percent plan; others fear effects By Dennis Lim Daily Bruin Contributor SAN FRANCISCO — Thursday, the UC Board of Regents and Gov. Read more...


Point, Click, Buy

Friday, February 19, 1999 Point, Click, Buy From clothes to CDs to cars, on-line shopping is becoming more popular, but some students still like to go to the mall By Nick Williams Daily Bruin Contributor Nearly $6 billion will be spent this year – not in stores, malls, boutiques or shops – but through computer terminals all over the world. Read more...


Chicanos, Native Americans emphasize solidarity, history

Friday, February 19, 1999 Chicanos, Native Americans emphasize solidarity, history GROUPS: Event features drums, dance, food in celebration of cultures By Cathy Collins Daily Bruin Contributor As the smells of sizzling carne asada and Indian frybread wafted through Westwood Plaza Thursday, students gathered to highlight the unity of Native American and Chicano peoples. Read more...


No. 1 Bruins can now enroll on URSA OnLine

Friday, February 19, 1999 No. 1 Bruins can now enroll on URSA OnLine REGISTRATION: Students pleased by speed, ease of computerized process By Jaime Wilson-Chiru Daily Bruin Contributor The hassle of enrolling over the phone is finally over, and with a few quick mouse clicks students can now select their classes on line. Read more...