Thursday, May 7, 1998 Trials and tribulations HOUSING: Shower slugs add charm to living in your very own Roach Motel for the summer As summer rapidly approaches, one’s thoughts turn to beaches and vacation and summer school and summer housing. Read more...

Thursday, May 7, 1998 Misinformation spread by SAGE speaks poorly for organization SUPPORT: GSA president tries to clarify contentious issues between grad student groups By Andrew Jon Westall I find it extremely disturbing when people attack the institutions that support them, advocate for them and deal with the issues that are important to them. Read more...

Thursday, May 7, 1998 Campus effort to sustain diversity commendable ADMISSIONS: Members from all parts of UCLA community rally to ensure variety in fall class By Albert Carnesale Over the past month, dozens of UCLA students, faculty, staff and alumni have joined me in an intensive effort to protect one of UCLA’s most precious assets: the diversity of our student body. Read more...

Thursday, May 7, 1998 U’wa culture’s fate in hands of Occidental corporation LANDRIGHTS: Drilling oil in ancestral lands would obliterate tribe By Derrick Hindery I was recently arrested during a protest at Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy), a Southern California-based oil corporation with a record of poor social and environmental conduct. Read more...

Thursday, May 7, 1998 Please excuse Daniel for not calling earlier MOTHERS: Son expresses his love, growing respect for Mom on two holidays "A boy’s best friend is his mother." – Anthony Perkins in "Psycho" Happy belated birthday, Mom. Read more...

Wednesday, May 6, 1998 Community Service COMMUNITY: Joe Balabis Joe Balabis’ heavy involvement and dedication to community service makes him a strong candidate for the office of community service commissioner. Read more...

Wednesday, May 6, 1998 Cultural Affairs CULTURAL AFFAIRS: Marsele Washington Marsele Washington has the experience and vision vital for a successful cultural affairs commissioner. Capitalizing on the experience he has had as a staff member of the CAC office this year, Washington is reflecting upon past problems that the office faced this year in addition to seeking suggestions that will strengthen cultural affairs in the future. Read more...