Tuesday, January 5, 1999 Citing alleged forced labor, organizations protest tour CAMPAIGN: Asia Society criticized for sponsoring ‘political’ trip to Burma By Cathy Collins Daily Bruin Contributor Members of the UCLA Environmental Coalition and the Burma Forum have launched a protest about a Burma tour sponsored by the Asia Society, a national organization that promotes education on issues in Asia. Read more...

Thursday, December 10, 1998 Celebration of Kwanzaa promotes cultural unity HOLIDAY: Festivities encourage return to African roots, values By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor This winter, the menorah and Christmas tree will have to make way for another holiday symbol – the kinara. Read more...

Thursday, December 10, 1998 College Briefs Chemicals could be hazardous to students BINGHAMTON, NY — The chemicals that keep Binghamton University’s campus green could be hazardous to its students, the Pipe Dream reported. Read more...

Thursday, December 10, 1998 Community Briefs State won’t pay for holiday cheer In a memo to department heads and directors, Susan Abeles, assistant vice chancellor of finance, reminded departments that state and federal funds should not be used for holiday parties or employee gifts. Read more...

Thursday, December 10, 1998 Driver not found negligent in pedestrian, truck incident ACCIDENT: Witnesses say man fell prior to being hit by pickup By Ann Hawkey Daily Bruin Staff Two weeks after being run over by a pickup truck outside a Westwood apartment building, Matthew Sparks remains in the hospital with a spinal cord injury, as the driver of the truck is cleared of any legal wrongdoing. Read more...

Thursday, December 10, 1998 Inadequate transportation heightens unemployment STUDY: Minorities lack access to low-skill jobs in white urban areas; government projects address issue By Brian Fishman Daily Bruin Contributor Even with today’s booming economy, the streets of major American cities are poverty-stricken. Read more...

Thursday, December 10, 1998 La Cucina construction now under way ASUCLA: Building plans finally meet approval after numerous delays By Neal Narahara Daily Bruin Contributor A temporary wall has stood around the future site of La Cucina since early last summer in order to block off the construction – or lack thereof – from the rest of Ackerman’s Terrace Food Court. Read more...