Monday, 6/9/97 The graduating game TRADITIONS: Ceremony’s solemnness and cheer date back to 16th century By Judy Cha Daily Bruin Contributor With their heads held high, graduating seniors decked in black caps and gowns will stride past family and friends to receive their diplomas. Read more...

Monday, 6/9/97 Commencement Ceremony Schedule MAY 18 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. School of Law Ceremony Perloff Quad 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. School of Law Reception Schoenberg Quad MAY 30 5:00 p.m. Read more...

Monday, 6/9/97 Graduates miss out on university’s widespread changes EDUCATION: Curriculum modifications, demographic shifts ring in new century By J. Sharon Yee Daily Bruin Contributor On graduation day, the members of this year’s senior class will accept their diplomas, perhaps unaware of the dramatic educational changes at UCLA since their arrival four or more years ago. Read more...

Monday, 6/9/97 Opens minds, Empty pockets As college life draws to a close, graduates must now deal with student loan debts and the job market By Trina Enriquez and Candi Ramos Daily Bruin Contributors Amid the whirl of euphoria and anxiety of graduation are two daunting tasks – dealing with student loans and finding a job. Read more...

Monday, 6/9/97 Parting words Paul Dong B.A. in history I’m anxious about entering the real world. That’s why I’m going to grad school. Julie Hoang B.S. Read more...

Monday, 6/9/97 Students First! spurs increased activism POLITICS: Increasing national conservatism leads to UCLA’s reputation of dabbling in controversial issues By Stefanie Wong Daily Bruin Staff Rallies, marches and campaigns organized by the Undergraduate Student Association Council have not been uncommon over the past two years under Students First! Read more...

Monday, 6/9/97 UCLA trends ride on winds of change CULTURE: From ‘Friends’ haircuts to bell bottoms, some fads never go away By Carol McKay Daily Bruin Staff The more things change, the more they stay the same. Read more...