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UCLA won’t settle for increase in lawsuits

Friday, May 29, 1998 UCLA won’t settle for increase in lawsuits ADMINISTRATION: Legal affairs investigates cases ranging from malpractice to personnel claims By Lawrence Ferchaw Daily Bruin Staff The increase in lawsuits seen in the rest of the country is reflected at UCLA, where nearly anything – from a doctor’s mistake at the medical school to the firing of an employee – can result in litigation. Read more...


Book signing for Virginia Walter showcases work on kids who kill

Friday, May 29, 1998 Book signing for Virginia Walter showcases work on kids who kill BOOK: Professor, author utilizes various voices to educate readers about motives behind child crimes By J.Sharon Yee Daily Bruin Contributor In light of the recent schoolyard shootings in Arkansas, Oregon, and other parts of the nation, a new children’s book addresses the issues and emotions involved with the phenomenon of children who kill. Read more...



Change doesn’t come through words

Friday, May 29, 1998 Change doesn’t come through words APATHY: When presented with key campus issues, choose side, not sideline By Brian Neil Rudiger There has been a great deal of discussion these past few weeks concerning the various actions and demonstrations of the Affirmative Action Coalition. Read more...


UCLA helps students find answers to financial woes

Friday, May 29, 1998 UCLA helps students find answers to financial woes FINANCES: Scholarship Resource Center helps Bruins discover, win ways to pay for expensive education By Marisa Yamane Daily Bruin Contributor Does attending college for free sound impossible? Read more...


GSA president’s plan screeches to a halt

Thursday, May 28, 1998 GSA president’s plan screeches to a halt FEES: Advisory committee rejects proposal for bus pass program due to lack of details By Laura Luu Daily Bruin Contributor For nearly a year, GSA president Andrew Westall has been revving the engine behind what he considers to be the "solution" to the transportation nightmare at UCLA. Read more...


COMMBRIEFS

Thursday, May 28, 1998 COMMBRIEFS Central Asia program cancelled The Central Asia summer language intensive program has been cancelled, resulting in a loss of language and cultural programs. Read more...