Thursday, February 25, 1999 Battling Blazes REALBRUINS: Where there’s smoke, there are the firefighters of Westwood’s station No. 37 working to answer emergencies while staying involved in their community By Michelle Navarro Daily Bruin Senior Staff The firefighters of station No. Read more...

Thursday, February 25, 1999 Matt Fong coming to UCLA to discuss education issues SPEAKER: Former treasurer to avoid partisan debate, address affirmative action By Karen Thompson Daily Bruin Contributor Three months after losing the 1998 California senatorial race, former Republican candidate and state treasurer Matt Fong will speak in Royce Hall today. Read more...

Thursday, February 25, 1999 More loans, fewer grants available GRANTS: Proposal may promote debt among low-income students By Barbara Ortutay Daily Bruin Staff The Clinton administration’s budget proposal for the year 2000 places an emphasis on outreach programs and loans, while decreasing funding for federal grants. Read more...

Thursday, February 25, 1999 Stolen sign draws concern over policies GROUPS: Bruin Republicans group questioned for taking LGBT property By Andy Shah Daily Bruin Staff The Center for Student Programming (CSP) is currently trying to arrange a meeting to clarify a policy dispute between the Bruin Republicans and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Mentoring Program, after the Republicans took a signboard last fall belonging to the program. Read more...

Thursday, February 25, 1999 Budget raises tuition costs, but not financial aid awards EDUCATION: Opponents fear that grants will not be enough to compensate for higher fees By Anand Patel Daily Bruin Contributor Students in financial need may have to look for additional aid if President Clinton’s $1.7 trillion budget is passed by Congress. Read more...

Wednesday, February 24, 1999 Rape attempts create concern about safety of students CRIME: Campus officials attempt to inform Bruins about ways to stay secure By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Senior Staff Two attempted rapes near campus in the last week have shaken UCLA as police try to get out the word on ways students can protect themselves. Read more...

Wednesday, February 24, 1999 Community Briefs Berkeley student nominated for regent Michelle Pannor, a senior at UC Berkeley, was nominated for appointment to a one-year term as student regent. Read more...