Monday, May 4, 1998 Protesters call for improved treatment of hotel employees POLITICS: Job security, wage increase desired as part of new contract By Katie Sierra Daily Bruin Contributor On Thursday, management at the Bel Air Hotel physically removed a small group of activists, including UCLA graduate students and faculty, who were protesting the mistreatment of hotel employees. Read more...

Monday, May 4, 1998 Dental school restructuring fuels concern DENTAL SCHOOL: Union fears reorganization may be preparation for layoffs By Kathryn Combs Daily Bruin Staff A plan to restructure the UCLA School of Dentistry has raised concern among employees who remember all too clearly last year’s sudden layoff of lab technicians. Read more...

Monday, May 4, 1998 Music for the masses ENTERTAINMENT: A night of pure entertainment, Spring Sing was a star-studded success By Stefanie Wong Daily Bruin Senior Staff Some of UCLA’s best performers came together Friday night in a showcase of musical talent, Spring Sing ’98, "On the Air." Celebrating its 49th year in production, UCLA’s oldest musical tradition drew screams and applause from the crowd as audience members cheered for their favorite acts. Read more...

Friday, May 1, 1998 GSA elections heat up with tough issues ELECTIONS: Dental plan, fees, unionization, poll create contentions By Ann Hawkey Daily Bruin Contributor On Saturday, the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) will begin its spring election process. Read more...

Friday, May 1, 1998 Mathematics integral part of movie equation ACADEMICS: Awareness month seeks to educate, dispel widespread fears By Teresa Jun Daily Bruin Contributor One of the hottest topics making waves in the media are the dramatic special effects brought to the screen by the creators of the blockbuster film "Titanic." What most people don’t realize is that those special effects are made possible through the specialized use of mathematics. Read more...

Friday, May 1, 1998 Community Briefs Congress to debate affirmative action The Riggs Amendment, a proposed addition to the Higher Education Act prohibiting preferential treatment in university admission procedures nationwide, is up for debate before the U.S. Read more...

Friday, May 1, 1998 Four diverse presidential perspectives highlight race USAC: Elections focus on different views of student government’s role, duties By Dennis Lim Daily Bruin Contributor Citing reasons ranging from idiocy to a highly politicized student government, USAC presidential candidates Martin Chippas, Ben Geer, Chris Ihara and Stacy Lee have declared how they plan to change UCLA. Read more...