Monday, March 2, 1998 Community Briefs Clinton’s lowered loan rate plan well received An offer made Wednesday by President Clinton to reduce interest rates on college student loans is good news to state officials and students. Read more...

Monday, March 2, 1998 Intercollegiate forums at UCLA discuss retention of minorities DIVERSITY: Dropout rates among underrepresented students stump educators By George Sweeney Daily Bruin Contributor With the advent of Proposition 209 and similar legislation throughout the country, race and ethnicity can no longer be used as criteria for admissions policy at a growing number of American universities. Read more...

Monday, March 2, 1998 Climbing the walls Whether you’re safe and sound on UCLA’s rock wall or spending the night on a ledge 1,900 feet above the ground, rock climbing offers a new thrill to those who have overcome Step-Reebok’s challenge By Meghan Ward Daily Bruin Contributor At 1,500 feet in the air, the weight of his body resting on his fingertips and his toes, Jason Ballas was not worried about what he was going to have for dinner that evening or how much money was in his checking account. Read more...

Monday, March 2, 1998 Students sought for service ACTIVISM: With school, work, many don’t have time to help community By Starr Keilman Daily Bruin Contributor Community service is a delicate matter, between coordinating groups, being sensitive to diverse cultures and racial groups, and getting students to participate when they are facing multiple demands on their time. Read more...

Monday, March 2, 1998 Inner-city, middle-school students get taste of college life OUTREACH: Project gives Mortar Board mentors chance to guide children By Pauline Vu Daily Bruin Contributor Last Saturday, a group of junior-high students marveled at some of the wonders of Ackerman Union: the arcade, the candy store and, of course, the birds that live in the Treehouse. Read more...

Monday, March 2, 1998 Alumnus elected state assembly speaker POLITICS: Villaraigosa exceptional as leader, powerful speechmaker By Gregory Mena Daily Bruin Senior Staff It was the first image that came to his mind: Antonio Villaraigosa speaking at a rally on the steps of Murphy Hall. Read more...

Friday, February 27, 1998 Black history now Origins of commemoration harbinger of celebrating cultural achievements By Rachel Munoz Daily Bruin Staff During a time when an African American was lynched every two and a half days, one man strived to change the perceptions of these so- called non-citizens and fractions of humans. Read more...