Sunday, June 9, 1996 A tattered, yellowed newspaper clipping on a not-so-obscure part of the refrigerator door of the Aquino household says "Gem of the Day: Don’t forget who held the ladder when you climbed to success." With that, this column is dedicated to all the people who have "held the ladder." Some of you have been instrumental in keeping me focused on the next rung, others have been great in helping me when I misstepped and many others passed through my life, but at the very least, didn’t do anything intentional to knock the ladder over. Read more...

Sunday, June 9, 1996 So, this is what a graduation column is like. Not bad, but as I look around, I just can’t figure out what I’m doing in here. Read more...

Sunday, June 9, 1996 Anxious parents, grads can relax in anticipation of dayBy Toni Dimayuga Daily Bruin Contributor Take a breath and relax. Graduation is a time when parents, friends and loved ones gather to celebrate the culmination of many years of hard work. Read more...

Sunday, June 9, 1996 I came to UCLA and thought for sure my journalism days were over. After all, I had left my fifthgrade dream of being a journalist behind by the time I was 16. Read more...

Sunday, June 9, 1996 My orientation group was walking between Royce and Powell on a scorching summer day when I first heard that line. "UCLA boasts one of the most diverse student populations among college campuses in the United States," said my orientation counselor, somewhat robotically. Read more...

Sunday, June 9, 1996 By Rachel Kelley Daily Bruin Contributor Ethnic graduations have become a popular alternative to the traditional commencement ceremonies for many UCLA students. Read more...

Sunday, June 9, 1996 Beauty around UCLA extends beyond campusGraduating senior Michelle Antic recalls a time when the beauty of UCLA’s architecture overwhelmed her. "I went to the senior reception in Powell Library and it made me sick, it’s so beautiful," Antic said. Read more...