Wednesday, March 25

Nurses, patients voice opposition to privatization of dialysis center

Thursday, January 14, 1999 Nurses, patients voice opposition to privatization of dialysis center STATUS: Despite objections, administrators believe Total Renal Care has upheld quality care standards By Kiyoshi Tomono Daily Bruin Contributor For six months, Total Renal Care (TRC) – now the nation’s largest provider of dialysis services – has managed UCLA’s Dialysis Center, evoking mixed feelings from nurses and administration. Read more...


TenPercent returns after short hiatus

Thursday, January 14, 1999 TenPercent returns after short hiatus NEWSMAGAZINE: Newsmagazine will continue to cover LGBT community issues By Andy Shah Daily Bruin Staff TenPercent, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) newsmagazine, will return this quarter after ceasing publication last fall. Read more...


They’re watching you

Thursday, January 14, 1999 They’re watching you CHEATING: Though it’s often tempting to cheat, giving in can mean harsh sanctions – and it’s just wrong By Pauline Vu Daily Bruin Contributor Even three years later, former teaching assistant (TA) in Spanish Juliet Garsoncan could recall vividly the wild events that took place during the Spanish 3 final in Dodd Hall. Read more...


11 European nations link currency through euro

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 11 European nations link currency through euro MONEY: Single currency will lead to fiscal fizzle in strong nations, some say By Yiloc Lai Daily Bruin Contributor The political and economic unification of Europe moved one step closer to becoming a reality on Jan. Read more...


Buy your car!

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Buy your car! FEATURE: Korean conglomerate Daewoo is spending big bucks to pitch its cars to American college students, even going so far as to send ‘College Advisors’ across the Pacific to test-drive cars By J. Read more...


Committee chosen to select new dean

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Committee chosen to select new dean SEARCH: Replacement process could take from nine months to two years By Dennis Lim Daily Bruin Contributor Executive Vice Chancellor Rory Hume has taken the first step in the search for a dean of the Graduate School of Education and Information Sciences (GSE&IS). Read more...


Community Briefs

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Community Briefs Laser technique may help cancer patients Oral cancer kills 10,000 Americans every year and has one of the worst survival rates of all cancers, largely because early detection is difficult. Read more...