In what was only a formality, the students’ association Communications Board appointed sole applicant Patrick Kerkstra as Daily Bruin editor in chief for the 1996-97 school year. Read more...

Thursday, April 11, 1996 Activists condemn rise of police violence against immigrantsBy Patrick Marantal Daily Bruin Staff Mrs. Kim listened and cried as protesters denounced the recent immigrant beatings and acts of violence ­ an act that claimed her son, Hong Il Kim, who was shot to death by Orange County police after a high speed chase two months ago. Read more...

Thursday, April 11, 1996 The 1040EZ tax form suits students since it is designed for those who have no dependents and an income of less than $50,000By Lia Ramsey Daily Bruin Contributor Thrown somewhere in between term papers, financial aid applications and URSA appointments is one of the most daunting deadlines of all: filing taxes by April 15. Read more...

Wednesday, April 10, 1996 By Susan Lee Daily Bruin Contributor It’s hard to believe that cars, beer and Hello Kitty have something in common. But all three, among thousands of other things, can be found on Internet homepages from all over the globe. Read more...

Wednesday, April 10, 1996 Ballot measure gives voice to association opinion in affirmative action debateBy Ryan Ozimek Daily Bruin Contributor Along with voting for three elected positions, graduate students will be deciding the fate of four referenda, ranging from affirmative action to fee increases. Read more...

Wednesday, April 10, 1996 "Don’t ask, don’t tell" tested in Virginia court; ruling favors status quoBy Patrick Marantal Daily Bruin Staff In the war over the constitutionality of the military’s "don’t ask, don’t tell" policy, Lt. Read more...

Wednesday, April 10, 1996 Dynes, Greenwood occupy helm at UCSD and UCSCBy Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff Concluding an extensive nationwide search that considered more than 100 candidates, the University of California Board of Regents selected the next chancellors for the Santa Cruz and San Diego campuses yesterday in a special phone meeting. Read more...