Tuesday, 4/29/97 A piece of Serenity Acres and acres of grassland, lined by crisp blue skies – in L.A.? Actually it’s a part of UCLA. By Tricia Fong Hua Arnsdorf Daily Bruin Contributor Trekking through brush and grassland, the scent of coastal sage filled the Santa Monica air. Read more...

Tuesday, 4/29/97 USAC governed by want to aid students All aspects of undergrad life can be affected by government By Stefanie Wong Daily Bruin Contributor The upcoming student government elections have left many students wondering exactly who and what the Undergraduate Student Association Council (USAC) is, how it affects them and – most importantly – why they should vote at all. Read more...

Tuesday, 4/29/97 Village Center project’s revised plan boasts more retail areas IMAX theater eliminated; community center added By Rachel Munoz Daily Bruin Contributor They’re back from the drawing board. 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...