Thursday, December 3, 1998 Former councilman gives hope to future politicians SPEAKER: Edelman speaks to students about new career opportunities By Teresa Jun Daily Bruin Contributor Former Los Angeles City Councilman and County Supervisor Edmund Edelman spoke to a group of UCLA students Tuesday about pursuing careers in government and politics. Read more...

Thursday, December 3, 1998 State combats violence with program SHOOTING: Officials respond to increased crime with project to provide job opportunities for at-risk youths By Caridad Lezcano Daily Bruin Contributor Late one night in October, a 25-year-old man walked outside his Santa Monica home and was unexpectedly greeted by gang violence. Read more...

Thursday, December 3, 1998 Tobacco LAWSUIT: Cigarette prices will be jumping substantially over the next month – and that’s got some consumers hopping mad By Jakub Oleksy Daily Bruin Contributor Smokers across the nation are paying more for their addiction. Read more...

Thursday, December 3, 1998 Asian sex tours draw community concern LECTURE: Presentation promotes awareness of women’s exploitation By Andy Shah Daily Bruin Contributor Students and community activists concerned with women’s rights presented an information session on "Asian sex tours" on Tuesday, saying these tours exploit women and children in Asia. Read more...

Wednesday, December 2, 1998 Bowl bid could spark sales boom ASUCLA: Football squad may help student union overcome budget deficit By Neal Narahara Daily Bruin Contributor The continuing good fortunes of the UCLA football team could mean a small fortune for the Associated Students of UCLA (ASUCLA). Read more...

Wednesday, December 2, 1998 Community Briefs Arrested students let off with infraction Several of the students involved in the Days of Defiance protest last May had their court date put off by a week on Tuesday. Read more...

Wednesday, December 2, 1998 Graduate students protest as strike starts SAGE: Campus adjusts as teaching assistants picket, rally for bargaining rights By Timothy Kudo Daily Bruin Contributor Striking teaching assistants (TAs), readers and tutors held a rally and began picketing on the outskirts of campus Tuesday. Read more...