Thursday, January 15, 1998 Community Briefs UC philanthropy ranks No. 1 across nation It may be state-supported, but the University of California’s nine campuses are the leader in philanthropy in the nation for 1997. Read more...

Thursday, January 15, 1998 ‘I want to experience everything’ ROTC: Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … Carrie Bruhl? By Rachel Munoz Daily Bruin Staff During the 1980s, Wonder Woman may have been portrayed as Linda Carter with extraordinary bullet-blocking wristbands and an invisible airplane. Read more...

ASUCLA optimistic about on-line sales INTERNET:Increasing number of customers hit web site for purchases By Michael Weiner Daily Bruin Contributor With a dismal financial picture, a loan from the university and a five-year turnaround plan, it would seem that the Associated Students of UCLA (ASUCLA) does not have much to be hopeful about. Read more...

Chiapas massacre fuels rally MEXICO:Protesters take over intersection to voice dissent against killings, government By Dennis Lim Daily Bruin Contributor Men in ski masks and bright bandannas, with the help of about 300 protesters, took over the intersection of Wilshire and Veteran Monday. Read more...

Survey reveals new attitudes of freshmen ACADEMICS:First-year students want higher degrees, but lack interest in learning, politics By J. Sharon Yee Daily Bruin Contributor College students’ attitudes and actions seem to be contradicting themselves, according to a UCLA survey. Read more...

The newly opened J. Paul Getty Center has attracted huge crowds and offers students a chance to experience fine art By Kathy Young Daily Bruin Contributor It can be seen from many parts of Los Angeles and has caused quite a stir among the public. Read more...

Monday, January 12, 1998 UCLA introduces environmentally friendly campus shuttle buses TRANSPORTATION: New fleet to reduce pollution, will not cut performance By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Senior Staff Beginning today, UCLA Transportation Services inaugurates a new fleet of $2.75 million shuttle buses that run on natural gas instead of diesel fuel. Read more...