Tuesday, November 11, 1997 Test scores fail to keep pace with soaring high school GPAs STANDARDS Some claim grades have become inflated in last 10 years By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Staff Amid the controversy surrounding the use of the Scholastic Assessment Test in college admissions, one fact is often overlooked: high school GPAs have been steadily rising over the past eight years, while SAT scores remain constant. Read more...

Tuesday, November 11, 1997 Hershey Hall food problems ire residents DINING Housing officials cite building’s age, lack of funding as reasons for delaying renovation By Hala Ali Daily Bruin Senior Staff Residents of Mira Hershey Hall and the Hilgard Houses say they routinely check for mold before taking a bite of their pizza at the Hershey dining hall. Read more...

Tuesday, November 11, 1997 Unspeakable acts TRAVEL White House conference, broadcast across the U.S., tackles an age-old problem By Carol McKay Daily Bruin Staff Taking the next step in dealing with national hate-crime rates, President Clinton met Monday with a panel of Americans at the first-ever White House Conference on Hate Crimes. Read more...

Monday, November 10, 1997 UC clerical workers vote to switch unions UNIONS: New group is run completely by the employees themselves By George Sweeney Daily Bruin Contributor The clerical staff of the University of California (UC), more than 18,000 strong, voted last week to switch to a more activist, worker-run union. Read more...

Monday, November 10, 1997 Hershey, Hilgard House plagued by food woes HOUSING: Residents ill, Department of Health gives clean bill of health By Hala Ali Daily Bruin Senior Staff Residents of Hershey Hall and Hilgard House say they routinely check for mold before taking a bite of their pizza at the Hershey dining hall. Read more...

Monday, November 10, 1997 Hawaiian cafe brings new spirit to village RESTAURANT: Owners hope lively, exotic atmosphere will revitalize dormant Westwood By Eleni Houreas Daily Bruin Contributor Walking through Westwood, a visitor will see the average fast food places, sandwich shops, and other run-of-the-mill types of restaurants. Read more...