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...

Wednesday, February 24, 1999 Organizations unite Latinos during event CELEBRATION: MEChA co-sponsors educational activities, cultural forum By Cathy Collins Daily Bruin Contributor Through a variety of activities, Latino students are gathering this week to celebrate Semana de la Raza. Read more...

Wednesday, February 24, 1999 A surgical wink The rise in popularity of eyelid surgery has hit students as well By Mary Vuong Daily Bruin Contributor The eyes are the windows to the soul, some people say, because they’re usually the first thing you notice about a person. 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...

Wednesday, February 24, 1999 Educators question maintenance of state standards in charter schools REFORM: Despite claims, study finds new program doesn’t increase diversity By Karla Y. Read more...