Wednesday, November 18, 1998 Community Briefs Vine mealybug found in San Joaquin Valley The vine mealybug, a pest that poses a serious new threat to the California grape industry and efforts to reduce pesticide use, was found for the first time this summer in the San Joaquin Valley, according to Walter Bentley, University of California integrated pest management entomologist. Read more...

Wednesday, November 18, 1998 Builders agree to pay for Courtside repairs HOUSING: UCLA accepts $14 million from companies to end lawsuit over leaks in Sunset Village dormitories By Lawrence Ferchaw Daily Bruin Staff UCLA and the construction companies involved in building Sunset Village settled a lawsuit this month, with the university receiving $14 million from the other parties to pay for building repairs. Read more...

Wednesday, November 18, 1998 MEChA arranges drive to ship out relief, provisions to Latin America HELP: Group joins forces to send food donations, aid homeless survivors By Diana Ting Daily Bruin Contributor In a torrent of wind and rain, Hurricane Mitch engulfed Central America within days of its sighting, ruthlessly claiming more than 11,000 lives and leaving three million homeless. Read more...

Wednesday, November 18, 1998 Promotions, tenures depend on accurate student evaluations STUDENTS: Thoughtfully written comments may result in quality teaching By Shannan Rouss Daily Bruin Contributor In about two weeks when evaluations circulate through classes, students will make their contribution to ensuring quality teaching at UCLA. Read more...

Wednesday, November 18, 1998 I miss my Mommy! STUDENTS: Moving away from home for the first time can cause a lot of stress for students, but Student Psychological Services is there to help By Michelle Navarro Daily Bruin Senior Staff Now that the last remnants of midterms are dropping off and the scent of finals is starting to waft in from the lecture halls, a few illnesses among students are starting to pop up. Read more...

Tuesday, November 17, 1998 Burnett gives archival materials to library DONATION: Comedian bestows collection from long-running TV series By Marisa Yamane Daily Bruin Contributor One of UCLA’s distinguished alumni, actress and comedian Carol Burnett donated an extensive collection of archival materials from "The Carol Burnett Show" to UCLA on Monday. Read more...

Tuesday, November 17, 1998 Advocacy group subsists as result of pledge drive CALPIRG: Environmental organization adds fees to supporters’ BAR accounts By Cathy Collins Daily Bruin Contributor Thanks to the efforts of dozens of student volunteers, last week 1,120 UCLA students pledged to support the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG), a student-run environmental advocacy group. Read more...