Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Can’t go home to Hershey HOUSING: Graduate students upset about impending closure of hall to give space to academic departments By Michael Weiner Daily Bruin Contributor After many years as an on-campus home for graduate students, Hershey Hall will close at the end of this school year to yield its space to academic departments. Read more...

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Wilson to meet with UC Regents ISSUES: Governor expected to vote against proposal that would give same-sex couples medical benefitsBy Caroline M. Read more...

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Carnesale shares with Academic Senate need to focus on values FACULTY: ‘Excellence attracts excellence,’ says chancellor at meetingBy George Sweeney Daily Bruin Contributor For the first time in his tenure as chancellor, Albert Carnesale addressed the Academic Senate ­ the body which sets curriculum and advises policy-making ­ on shared governance, diversity and refocusing UCLA’s curriculum. Read more...

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Cook-off raises awareness for hunger, homelessness FUND-RAISER: Eleven teams whip up chili for taste test to benefit cause By H. Jayne Ahn Daily Bruin Contributor On Tuesday, the Sigma Pi fraternity house was full of amateur chefs and generous gifts. Read more...

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Czech-Americans seek return of homeland citizenship POLITICS: Exiles plea to prime minister for restored rights lost when they fled CzechoslovakiaBy Andy Shah Daily Bruin Contributor Everything was proceeding smoothly Friday as Czech Prime Minister Václav Klaus addressed the UCLA public concerning his country’s market economy. Read more...

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Conference offers support to Latino/a youths dealing with sexuality issuesBy Carol McKay Daily Bruin Staff After the culmination of a year of collaboration with Stanford, UCLA students led the first Queer Latino/a Youth Conference Saturday. Read more...