Wednesday, May 20, 1998 A day of defiance Affirmative action has not gone quietly. Over 500 enraged students Tuesday protested UCLA’s admissions numbers; most found the issue transcended the boundaries of race, and some stood with fears of arrest. Read more...

Wednesday, May 20, 1998 Science Files RESEARCH Archaeology site offers virtual tours Even though Easter Island scares Louise Krasniewicz, she goes there all the time. Combining a background in media production and anthropology, and a general distaste for what she considers to be "garbage" archaeology software, Krasniewicz created a new multimedia tool for archaeologists and the general public. Read more...

Wednesday, May 20, 1998 Newly elected GSA President Joanna Brooks talks of future GSA: After hard fight during campaign, leader faces major issues By Ann Hawkey Daily Bruin Contributor Monday night, Joanna Brooks was elected president of the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA), in an election marred by controversy and complaints. Read more...

Wednesday, May 20, 1998 UC system expects windfall from state budget gains POLITICS: Additional money to augment funds for libraries, technology By Said U. Pulido-Aranda Daily Bruin Contributor As part of a revision of January’s state budget proposal, Gov. Read more...

Wednesday, May 20, 1998 Carnesale meets with students ADMISSIONS: Affirmative Action Coalition demands cooperation from chancellor By Hannah Miller Daily Bruin Staff Alarmed by dwindling minority enrollment, concerned about the future, and emboldened by their voices echoing through Royce Hall, student leaders forced Chancellor Albert Carnesale to come to an ad hoc negotiations table for another discussion about the future of admissions at UCLA. Read more...

Wednesday, May 20, 1998 Community Briefs Bike protest turns ugly at Berkeley BERKELEY — A weekend uprising that resulted in the upending of a car, a mid-intersection bonfire and the temporary closure of of Telegraph Avenue has left many local merchants and residents puzzled. Read more...