Monday, 4/28/97 Bills would stop public colleges from increasing student fees UCs would still be allowed to impose hikes at their discretion By Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff Members of the California legislature are desperate to keep higher education affordable – although UC’s constitutional autonomy forbids the legislature from fulfilling its intent. Read more...

Monday, 4/28/97 Cummunity Briefs Melvyl system now available on Internet Anyone with a computer and access to the Internet can now search the University of California’s Melvyl library system. Read more...

Monday, 4/28/97 MEChA hosts forum for students Conference draws large audience, aims to motivate students to strive for higher education By Hector Ronquillo Daily Bruin Contributor Seeking to encourage Latina/o high school students to strive for higher education, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlan (MEChA) founded the annual Raza Youth Conference four years ago to show Latina/o youth that college is a necessity – not a luxury – for success beyond high school. Read more...

Monday, 4/28/97 Roebling blockbuster attracts 500 students Organizers cited by authorities for selling alcohol without permit By Frances Lee Daily Bruin Contributor It started out peacefully enough. Read more...

Monday, 4/28/97 Professor earns honorary degree from Khazar University UCLA helps Azerbaijan enhance its faculty, library system By Teresa Jun Daily Bruin Contributor Like many others across the United States, UCLA students sometimes take their education for granted. Read more...

Monday, 4/28/97 Singing Night Away UCLA’s brightest performers come together and let their talents shine at the annual Spring Sing By Michelle Navarro Daily Bruin Contributor Hollywood, known for Mann’s Chinese Theater, the Walk of Fame and, as MTV’s Chris Hardwick put it, "hookers and drugs," served as the backdrop of Spring Sing 1997’s theme, "Avenue of the Stars." Last Friday, masters of ceremony Chris Hardwick and Mike Phirman kicked off this year’s concert by taking the audience on a pseudo-stroll down the walk. Read more...

Friday, 4/25/97 Daily Bruin names editor in chief Current news editor Edina Lekovic chosen for top position By Kathryn Combs Daily Bruin Contributor Citing her long history of journalistic experience and knack for managing a team, the ASUCLA Communications Board chose Edina Lekovic as next year’s Daily Bruin editor in chief, at a meeting Wednesday night. Read more...