Friday, September 26, 1997 Peer-mentoring program targets learning disabilities STRESS: Fellow students offer studying methods, moral support, advice By Stacy Cohen Daily Bruin Contributor Emma LeRoch once ran a food distribution business in the heart of Paris. Read more...

Friday, September 26, 1997 UC Regents merge UCSF and Stanford HOSPITAL: Proponents claim center will improve care, but legality of decision questioned By Hala Ali Daily Bruin Senior Staff Last Wednesday, the University of California Regents made the highly controversial decision to merge the UCSF and Stanford hospitals, creating an economic healthcare giant. Read more...

Friday, September 26, 1997 Teach-in at law school expresses Prop. 209 concerns LAW SCHOOL: Three-hour discussion addresses misconceptions and issues of affirmative action By Sharon Yee Daily Bruin Contributor It was a backlash against the backlash. Read more...

Friday, September 26, 1997 Pay increase gives year a rocky start PLANS: Early USAC division does not deter goals of student activism By Stefanie Wong Daily Bruin Staff While many students spent the summer away from UCLA, members of the Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC) spent hours in their Kerckhoff Hall offices planning for the coming school year and debating one of the most controversial issues of the summer – voting themselves a stipend increase. Read more...

Friday, September 26, 1997 Campus leaders share post-Prop. 209 ideas STUDENT AFFAIRS: Parties air doubts, discuss outreach programs to offset effects By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Contributor Before classes even began, dozens of diligent students and administrators were molding UCLA into an even better university through better communication. Read more...

Friday, September 26, 1997 Community service, outreach may retain UCLA’s diversity CONFERENCE: Students back continued aid for disadvantaged people By Stefanie Wong Daily Bruin Staff In the wake of Proposition 209 and its possible threat to the diversity of UCLA, the Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC) has increased its focus on community service and outreach for this year. Read more...

Friday, September 26, 1997 Complaints spark rap music ban CONTROVERSY: Civil rights debated after official issues memo to appease residents By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Contributor Complaints from summer orientation attendees prompted a ban on rap music from the lobbies of all residence halls this summer, a move some consider unconstitutional. Read more...