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Activist Rosa Parks graces annual Marathon Reading

Monday, May 18 Activist Rosa Parks graces annual Marathon Reading EVENT: University, local community celebrate unity, diversity, literatureBy Emi KojimaDaily Bruin StaffWhen Rosa Parks made a surprise visit to the English Department’s annual Marathon Reading Thursday evening, the audience was floored. Read more...


Carnesale takes helm of UCLA

Monday, May 18 Carnesale takes helm of UCLA ACTIVITISM: 300 students challenge inauguration as police hold line backBy Barbara OrtutayDaily Bruin ContributorWhile dignitaries lauded Chancellor Albert Carnesale’s efforts to lead the university to excellence, over 300 protesters challenged the quality of his leadership and his commitment to diversity."As you know, there is a bunch of bullshit going on in there," said USAC president Kandea Mosley, addressing the protesters in front of Royce Hall after her speech at the ceremony. Read more...



The Year of Definition

Friday, May 15, 1998 The Year of Definition Carnesale has had to take stands on everything from RCM to Prop. 209 before inauguration By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Senior Staff Chancellor Albert Carnesale is about to be inaugurated after nine and a half months in office. Read more...


Nurses fear effects of sick-time policy

Friday, May 15, 1998 Nurses fear effects of sick-time policy NURSES: Medical center officials say system will prevent employees from abusing paid leave By Kathryn Combs Daily Bruin Staff Nurses at the UCLA and Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Centers are concerned that recent changes in the attendance policy will punish them for necessary absences. Read more...


Community Briefs

Friday, May 15, 1998 Community Briefs National commission focuses on access Twenty-seven current and former public university presidents are establishing a framework that defines the direction public colleges and universities should take in the future to increase access to higher education, a multipart plan laid out in an open letter titled, "Returning to Our Roots: Student Access." The presidents’ letter, sent to the chief executives of the nation’s state and land-grant colleges, is the second in a series of reports authored by the Kellogg Commission. Read more...


Regent meeting at Covel Commons site of protest

Friday, May 15, 1998 Regent meeting at Covel Commons site of protest POLITICS: Student rally starts Days of Defiance campaign for diversity By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Senior Staff The Affirmative Action Coalition kicked off the Days of Defiance protests with a rally that began in Meyerhoff Park and ended outside the UC Regents meeting at Covel Commons. Read more...