Monday, 7/7/97 Higher costs cause rise in student aid Available loans have not kept pace with demand, tuition of California colleges By Dawnya Pring Daily Bruin Contributor The path to a college degree consists of much more than double cappuccinos and all-nighters. Read more...

Monday, 7/7/97 Biking in a car’s world Bicyclists support proposed improvements to encourage alternative ways to commute By Matt Grace Daily Bruin Contributor Commuters jam in endless lines of traffic along the arteries that lead to UCLA – but roughly 1,000 UCLA faculty and students avoid the daily grind by pedaling to work instead of pushing the gas pedal. Read more...

Monday, 7/7/97 UCLA film student sells comic film script for six figures Universal buys screenplay, potentially sparking Price’s career By Hala Ali Daily Bruin Staff Two years ago, he decided to become a screenwriter. Read more...

Monday, 7/7/97 July 4 demonstrations reveal dual vision of America Protesters, counter-protesters face off at Federal Building By Hannah Miller Daily Bruin Senior Staff It was noon when LAPD officers on bikes wheeled over to the counter-protesters on Wilshire Boulevard. Read more...

Monday, 7/7/97 UCLA law school reacts to shifts in its enrollment Student groups struggle with reduced numbers; new policies for outreach vague By Gregory Mena Daily Bruin Staff UCLA law students and law professionals are struggling to understand the impact of drastic changes in the preliminary figures for underrepresented students accepted to the law school. Read more...

Monday, 6/30/97 State legislators support SAGE UNIONS: Politicians sign letter to UC Regents urging union recognition By Stefanie Wong Daily Bruin Staff The fight to gain university recognition by the Student Association of Graduate Employees (SAGE) and its sister unions this past year has consisted of strikes and picket lines – but they have recently adopted a new strategy. Read more...

Monday, 6/30/97 General optimism surrounds city-state’s transition to Chinese rule HONG KONG: Some liberties may be threatened, but most expecting smooth handover By Tyler Maxwell Daily Bruin Senior Staff Napoleon once said of China, "Here lies a sleeping giant, let it sleep, for when it wakes it will shake the world." Some believe Hong Kong’s change in sovereignty is a sign of the giant begging to stir. Read more...