World & Nation
While condemning his words, Rutgers University’s Board of Governors reaffirmed its support Friday for President Francis Lawrence, who came under fire for saying “disadvantaged” students lack the “genetic hereditary background” to perform well on standardized tests.
Feb. 11, 1995
California
The light rail line started in 1981. It now serves 53 stations over more than 53 miles, with more routes planned.
Aug. 1, 2021
USC Sports
For the four Black players on the USC women’s soccer team, George Floyd’s death allowed them to connect with teammates on issues of social inequality.
Feb. 1, 2021
High School Sports
Some of the photographs that adorn the Junior Wall of Fame at the Jack Kramer Tennis Club in Rolling Hills Estates are probably familiar to the casual sports fan.
May 3, 1992
Sports
Ready for the next Jennifer Capriati?
Sept. 6, 1992
It seems as if Lindsay Davenport’s body grew as fast as her tennis ranking.
Aug. 7, 1992
Sister Martha Rolley, principal of St.
Sept. 17, 1987
Business
Commerce: The collapse of ‘B2B’ trading firm Ventro illustrates the folly of getting between suppliers and buyers.
June 24, 2001
Many of the nation’s largest banks raised the prime lending rate to 8.25% from 8% Friday in the third quarter-point hike since rates began inching up at the end of March.
May 16, 1987
Chase Manhattan Bank, the nation’s second-largest bank in terms of assets, lowered its prime lending rate by a half percentage point to 10.5% on Monday, but the other New York “money center” banks did not immediately follow suit.
July 11, 1989