Thursday, April 25

Farm workers rally for social justice

Monday, 4/14/97 Farm workers rally for social justice Strawberry industry pressured to improve pay, conditions By Hector Ronquillo Daily Bruin Contributor WATSONVILLE, Calif. — United by a will for social equality, 30,000 farm workers and union supporters marched through this sleepy farming town yesterday to protest poor living conditions and low wages for strawberry workers in the largest display of solidarity by farm workers in American history. Read more...


Community Briefs

Monday, April 14, 1997Neighborhood groups to unveil alternate plan A coalition of Westwood neighborhood groups will present their idea for a new revitalization plan for Westwood on Tuesday. Read more...


Working toward nirvana

Friday, 4/11/97 Working toward nirvana Buddhist group an outlet for those in search of spirituality By Judy Cha Daily Bruin Contributor At a downtown Santa Monica gathering, both young and old rub instruments of faith in their hands to transform their desires into something greater – happiness. Read more...


Community Briefs

Friday, 4/11/97 Community Briefs Glick named assistant vice provost in L&S Following a nationwide search, Dr. Betty Glick has been named assistant vice provost in the College of Letters and Science. Read more...


Laboratory layoffs under review

Friday, 4/11/97 Laboratory layoffs under review Charges of unfair labor practices by UCLA usher hearings By Hannah Miller Daily Bruin Contributor Last December’s layoffs of the entire staff of the UCLA clinical laboratories are now facing review on unfair labor practice charges. Read more...


Muslim groups work to clear misconceptions

Friday, 4/11/97 Muslim groups work to clear misconceptions Islam Awareness Week aimed to educate about true meaning of the faith By Hector Ronquillo Daily Bruin Contributor The young man speaking Arabic is not a terrorist. Read more...


Study examines impact of college rankings

Friday, 4/11/97 Study examines impact of college rankings Researchers focus on affect of special issues in selection process By J. Sharon Yee Daily Bruin Contributor Every September, at a time when seniors in high school begin seriously deciding which universities to send applications for admission, it happens. Read more...