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...

Monday, January 11, 1999 Community Briefs UCLA professor, researcher dies George Joseph Popjak, a UCLA professor of biological chemistry and psychiatry, passed away Dec. 30, in his home in Westwood. Read more...

Monday, January 11, 1999 Professor’s interviews open window into Aborigine life RESEARCH: TenHouten’s work prompts positive response from natives By Natasha Behbahany Daily Bruin Contributor The wall is hidden by stacked files, towering cabinets packed with books and a single poster of a native aborigine holding a spear. 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...

Monday, January 11, 1999 Sick of Medicine Many students, tired of commercial and prescription drugs, are discovering the natural benefits of herbal remedies like ginseng and echinacea By Mary Vuong Daily Bruin Contributor Constant sneezing, coughing and runny noses – these can be a student’s worst nightmare when they occur during extremely stressful times. Read more...