Thursday, January 16, 1997 EDUCATION: Program insults African-American students, some critics sayBy Tiffany Lauter Daily Bruin Contributor Low test scores and grade point averages among African-American students have prompted leaders from the nation’s urban schools to analyze programs which are assisting students in achieving academic progress. Read more...

Thursday, January 16, 1997UCLA Cancer Center opens in Bakersfield In a cooperative agreement made between UCLA’s Cancer Center and a major Bakersfield clinic, Bakersfield residents will now be able to enjoy all of the advantages of the West’s leading cancer center. Read more...

Wednesday, January 15, 1997 QUEST: Historic flight, which could last 3 weeks, starts across the AtlanticBy Malcolm W. Browne New York Times After a smooth launching from St. Read more...

Wednesday, January 15, 1997 POLITICS: Mohomad focuses on nation’s hope to expand technologicallyBy Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff UCLA is famous for many things ­ sports teams, research, and of course, its famous guest lecturers. Read more...

Wednesday, January 15, 1997 Dorm residents need more than TVs and computers to survive college lifeBy Toni Dimayuga Daily Bruin Contributor While Baloo the bear advised to look for the "bare necessities" in the Disney animated movie "The Jungle Book," many dorm-dwelling students feel they need much more. Read more...

Wednesday, January 15, 1997 HEALTH: Study aims to increase awareness in identifying symptomsBy Kathryn Combs Daily Bruin Contributor What is the No. 1 cause of disability in adults, the No. Read more...

Wednesday, January 15, 1997 EDUCATION: The funds will be set aside students attending private schoolsBy Shari Sklut Daily Bruin Contributor A $32.8 million increase in financial aid is among the greatest highlights of Gov. Read more...