Tuesday, January 12, 1999 Community Briefs Astronomers identify two nearby galaxies Astronomers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, have characterized two nearby dwarf galaxies discovered in 1998, identifying them as members of the Local Group of galaxies that includes the Milky Way. Read more...

Tuesday, January 12, 1999 Compound found to fight cancer RESEARCH: UCLA team discovers boron-10 can selectively destroy cells By Sarah Krupp Daily Bruin Contributor While new surgical techniques, chemotherapy and radiation have improved the quality and length of life for cancer victims, the magical cure anticipated by so many has remained just that – magical. Read more...

Tuesday, January 12, 1999 Crime rates decline around campus, L.A. area REPORTS: Effective laws, community involvement, patrols contribute to drop By Ann Hawkey Daily Bruin Staff In 1998, the LAPD saw significant decreases in crime throughout the city, including in the West Los Angeles area, which now boasts the third-lowest crime rate in Los Angeles, according to police statistics. Read more...

Tuesday, January 12, 1999 Friends, faculty remember legacy of history professor OBITUARY: Renaissance art expert Albert Hoxie loved travel, slide shows By Brian Fishman Daily Bruin Contributor Albert Hoxie, the UCLA History professor who inspired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to pursue a history major, died Jan. Read more...

Monday, January 11, 1999 Renovation of Haines Hall forces relocation of facilities CONSTRUCTION: Safety of buildings in question, necessitates costly work By Hemesh Patel Daily Bruin Contributor As part of ongoing seismic repair efforts at UCLA, students and faculty have been relocated to both Hershey and Murphy Halls as Haines Hall has been closed for repairs. Read more...

Monday, January 11, 1999 Ruling recognizes collective bargaining rights SAGE: University claims decision conflicts with UC Berkeley precedent By Andy Shah Daily Bruin Staff UC teaching assistants (TAs), readers and tutors who staged a strike last month to gain union recognition have still not received what they are demanding, but they are hailing a ruling by the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) as a major victory. Read more...

Monday, January 11, 1999 Scientist, activist West passes away OBITUARY: NPI founder, famed UCLA educator dies of cancer at age 74 By Angela Sveda Daily Bruin Contributor Dr. Read more...