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New FTC project will crack down on scholarship scams

Monday, September 22, 1997 New FTC project will crack down on scholarship scams Con artists’ empty promises empty students’ bank accounts By Meghan Ward Daily Bruin Contributor As tuition bills skyrocket and the cost of living soars through the roof, so do opportunities for scholarship scam artists to take advantage of students and families in search of financial assistance – $100 million worth, in fact. Read more...


As his term begins, Carnesale is offered advice and support

Monday, September 22, 1997 As his term begins, Carnesale is offered advice and support ADMINISTRATION: The new leader is advised to increase autonomy, "keep doing what he is doing" By Tyler Maxwell Daily Bruin Senior Staff If you were taking over the position of chief executive officer of a multimillion-dollar corporation, the first thing you would want would be some good advice. Read more...


The men who play with Westwood

Monday, September 22, 1997 The men who play with Westwood WESTWOOD: Developers and residents fancy village’s revitalization By Patrick Kerkstra Daily Bruin Senior Staff Little Westwood Village is suddenly the locale of big deals, big money, big politics and big drama. Read more...


UCLA lags on diversity

Monday, September 22, 1997 UCLA lags on diversity FACULTY: Campus policies affect both hiring process and retainment of faculty By Hannah Miller Daily Bruin Senior Staff "If there were a shortage of talented high school basketball players, would UCLA slack off on its recruiting efforts?" asked Associate Vice Chancellor Raymund Paredes. Read more...


Do homework, know rights before renting apartment

Monday, September 22, 1997 Do homework, know rights before renting apartment APARTMENTS: For first-time apartment shoppers, the process of renting or leasing may be tough. Some of the most important items to know about are rent prices and the terms of a rental agreement. Read more...


Students share roommate horror stories

Monday, September 22, 1997 Students share roommate horror stories RESIDENCE: From fish under the bed to sleeping problems, there’s an annoying habit for everyone By Michelle Navarro Daily Bruin Contributor According to Jana Gersten, she has the ultimate roommate horror story. Read more...


Finding a separate peace in Calcutta

Monday, September 22, 1997 Finding a separate peace in Calcutta LOCALIZATION: Student remembers her extraordinary courage, inner calm, selflessness By Frances Lee Daily Bruin Senior Staff All I have left from my month-long trip to India are some photos, a scrapbook and a journal of my 18-year-old musings, with the last entry dated July 29, 1993 – the day before I met Mother Teresa. Read more...