ASUCLA optimistic about on-line sales INTERNET:Increasing number of customers hit web site for purchases By Michael Weiner Daily Bruin Contributor With a dismal financial picture, a loan from the university and a five-year turnaround plan, it would seem that the Associated Students of UCLA (ASUCLA) does not have much to be hopeful about. Read more...

Chiapas massacre fuels rally MEXICO:Protesters take over intersection to voice dissent against killings, government By Dennis Lim Daily Bruin Contributor Men in ski masks and bright bandannas, with the help of about 300 protesters, took over the intersection of Wilshire and Veteran Monday. Read more...

Survey reveals new attitudes of freshmen ACADEMICS:First-year students want higher degrees, but lack interest in learning, politics By J. Sharon Yee Daily Bruin Contributor College students’ attitudes and actions seem to be contradicting themselves, according to a UCLA survey. Read more...

The newly opened J. Paul Getty Center has attracted huge crowds and offers students a chance to experience fine art By Kathy Young Daily Bruin Contributor It can be seen from many parts of Los Angeles and has caused quite a stir among the public. Read more...

Monday, January 12, 1998 Proposed Turkish studies chair voted down DECESION: History department rejects $1 million grant due to limits on academic freedom By Andy Shah Daily Bruin Contributor In an unprecedented move, the UCLA history department rejected a $1 million offer from the Turkish government to establish an Ottoman and Turkish studies chair, pleasing Armenian American critics who contend the endowment could have compromised academic integrity. Read more...

Monday, January 12, 1998 UCLA introduces environmentally friendly campus shuttle buses TRANSPORTATION: New fleet to reduce pollution, will not cut performance By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Senior Staff Beginning today, UCLA Transportation Services inaugurates a new fleet of $2.75 million shuttle buses that run on natural gas instead of diesel fuel. Read more...

Monday, January 12, 1998 Community Briefs UC budget could be fatter next year The University of California could receive an eight percent increase in 1998-99, if Gov. Read more...