Friday, September 25

The history of pride

Monday, 6/30/97 The history of pride COMMUNITY: The June 1969 Stonewall riots marked the birth of modern-day Gay Pride and lent steam to LGBT activism By Dawnya Pring Daily Bruin Contributor It was a sweltering New York June in 1969 and America was hot with political strife when the rallying call "Gay Power" was born. Read more...


State legislators support SAGE

Monday, 6/30/97 State legislators support SAGE UNIONS: Politicians sign letter to UC Regents urging union recognition By Stefanie Wong Daily Bruin Staff The fight to gain university recognition by the Student Association of Graduate Employees (SAGE) and its sister unions this past year has consisted of strikes and picket lines – but they have recently adopted a new strategy. Read more...



Regents address concerns over medical center

Tuesday, 6/24/97 Regents address concerns over medical center POLICY: Prompted by public comment, UC Board considers resolution to privatize UCI’s institution By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Contributor At the latest meeting of the UC Board of Regents, concerns over privatizing public medical institutions overshadowed the other items on the board’s agenda. Read more...


Women’s studies course focuses on professions

Tuesday, 6/24/97 Women’s studies course focuses on professions ACADEMICS: Class traces historical trends, issues of women in workplaces By Hannah Miller Summer Bruin Senior Staff In Professor Mary Niles Maack’s field – librarianship – there appears to be little bias against women. Read more...


Big Bad Westwood?

Monday, 6/23/97 Big Bad Westwood? According to movie logic, Los Angeles is the city of freeway shootings, bank holdups, riots, drive-bys, mobsters and a lot of blood. Read more...


This way to the comfort zone

Monday, 6/23/97 This way to the comfort zone In a few months, 3,750 entering freshmen will make UCLA their home. They will have to acclimate, find a social ‘family,’ and settle in new surroundings … and avoid dropping out of school in the process. Read more...