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...

Tuesday, February 23, 1999 Widow of Yitzhak Rabin speaks at UCLA SPEECH: Prime minister sought peace for Israel, partnership with U.S. By Andy Shah Daily Bruin Staff Leah Rabin, widow of assassinated Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, addressed the UCLA community on Monday at the Macgowan Freud Playhouse. Read more...

Tuesday, February 23, 1999 Community colleges fall upon hard times FUNDING: Overspending, poor management leave L.A. system near crisis By Maria Paul Daily Bruin Contributor In the last year alone, the average cost of tuition and fees for a four-year college has jumped 4 percent, rising at more than twice the cost of inflation. Read more...

Tuesday, February 23, 1999 Community Briefs Noted professor awarded Bixby chair Last week, noted socialist and demographer, Anne R. Pebley was appointed the Fred H. Bixby Professor of Population, Family, and International Health at the UCLA School of Public Health. Read more...

Tuesday, February 23, 1999 Crime Alert CUMPUS: UCLA Police Department conducts investigation of attempted rapes For the whole story go to www.channel2000.com "2nd rape attempt near UCLA" Crime Occurrences: Police have had twice two incidents of hot prowl attempted rapes during the past week. Read more...

Tuesday, February 23, 1999 The k factor KEZIRIAN: Ed Kezirian – ‘Coach K’ to the football team – works hard in the off-season to make sure his players stay on track in class and in life By Mary Vuong Daily Bruin Contributor He’s like one of those people you see on your favorite shows – the guest star who distracts you because you’re trying to place his face. Read more...