Saturday, March 21

Barbie creator visits as guest for conference on self image

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Barbie creator visits as guest for conference on self image SPEAKER: Handler serves as role model through work with breast cancer By Luan Huynh Daily Bruin Contributor When Hillel, a Jewish-religious center, hosted a conference on woman’s self-image, they chose an interesting guest: Barbie’s mother. Read more...


Author speaks at conservative, libertarian forum

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Author speaks at conservative, libertarian forum FORUM: Groups meet to discuss differences, find common political ground By Barbara Ortutay Daily Bruin Contributor Some conservative, white males consider themselves an endangered species at UCLA. Read more...


License to kill at the checkout counter

Tuesday, March 10, 1998 License to kill at the checkout counter ASUCLA: University gives companies permission to use its logo, for a price By Michael Weiner Daily Bruin Contributor Every time a student buys a UCLA sweatshirt, whenever an alum purchases a UCLA license plate frame, and whenever a parent buys a "I’m a UCLA Mom" t-shirt — they aren’t just giving money to their school, they’re paying one of UCLA’s many licensees. Read more...


Psychologists reveal memory’s complexity

Tuesday, March 10, 1998 Psychologists reveal memory’s complexity RESEARCH: Discovery may lead to better treatment for amnesia, Parkinson’s disease patients By Matt Grace Daily Bruin Contributor For anyone who has walked to the refrigerator, opened the door, stared inside and then wondered why you are there, when just moments before you got up to do something completely different, relax. Read more...


Community Briefs

Tuesday, March 10, 1998 Community Briefs BRIEFS: Couples can find solace in new workshops The UCLA Extension program will offer series of workshops on "Couples Therapy" for the spring. Read more...


Crimewatch

Tuesday, March 10, 1998 Crimewatch Arrests A Man was taken into custody this week for Burglary, the suspect also had a warrant from IngIewood for lewd and disorderly conduct, he was later transported to West Hollywood where bail was set at $17,000. Read more...


USC fires, UCLA hires maestro

Tuesday, March 10, 1998 USC fires, UCLA hires maestro ACADEMICS: Ex-professor says school dismissed him unjustly based on rival’s false assertions By Rachel Munoz Daily Bruin Staff As the principal violist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, any university should feel privileged to have Evan Wilson teach their students. Read more...