Monday, 7/14/97 UCLA scientists discover new evolutionary relationship RESEARCH: DNA findings may clarify man’s place in chain of life, origin By Kathryn Combs Daily Bruin Contributor "Where do we come from?" The most experienced and knowledgeable scientists cannot answer this question with 100 percent surety, making the origin of man one of the most controversial and hotly-contested topics in modern science. Read more...

Monday, 7/14/97 Technology fee will add Web pages, virtual office hours FEES: Despite veto by advisory committee, student costs will rise By Stefanie Wong Daily Bruin Staff UCLA has launched a new program designed to enhance the quality of education through the use of technology, but against the wishes of a student advisory group. Read more...

Monday, 7/14/97 More students choosing UCs this year DATA: Diversity up in system, but UCLA shows drop in some minorities By Tyler Maxwell Daily Bruin Senior Staff The UC system has seen a dramatic increase in the number of students accepting admission. Read more...

Monday, 7/14/97 National board suspends Lambda Chi chapter for alcohol violations FRATERNITY: Prompted by deaths, investigators strip members’ rights By Frances Lee Daily Bruin Senior Staff For nearly 70 years, there has been a Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at UCLA. Read more...

Monday, 7/14/97 UCLA plans for new med center FUNDRAISING: Architect Pei to design facility; $418 million must be raised By Dawnya Pring Daily Bruin Contributor World-renowned architect I.M. Read more...

Monday, 7/14/97 Regents to consider extending benefits to domestic partners BENEFITS: Atkinson’s support highlights issue of definition of ‘family’ By Hannah Miller Daily Bruin Senior Staff Domestic partner benefits may be coming to UC faculty, staff and students – after 40 other colleges and universities have already implemented them. Read more...

Monday, 7/14/97 Program prepares students for work ACTIVISTS: Participants taught about workers’ right to organize, form unions By Angela Paymard Daily Bruin Contributor The AFL-CIO’s Union Summer program is helping its participants do what most people only wish they could do: get involved in an extremely personally-fulfilling career. Read more...