English Professor Deborah Banner teaches a literature class titled “Rocket’s Red Glare: 20th Century American War narrative.” Her syllabus includes the tribal rock musical “Hair.” Daily Bruin: Why are people today still so wildly interested in seeing “Hair”? Read more...

It’s hard to believe, but summer is nearly upon us. In fact, this column will be my last for our beloved dB magazine for quite some time. Read more...

When the name of the rock-musical “Hair” comes up in any ordinary context, your mind immediately deviates to an entire cast of beautiful dancers ““ yes, stark naked, flag-burning and tripping on acid. Read more...

By David Chang DAILY BRUIN STAFF [email protected] Reducing Americans’ Vulnerability to Ecstasy. The intention of the RAVE Act may be thought noble by those who drafted it, but opponents of the new law are concerned about its potential borderline unconstitutional application. Read more...

At Pixar, moviemaking is no walk on the beach. The studio’s always attempting to dive to undiscovered depths. So even though Pixar Animation Studios has four feature-length films under its belt, the studio continues to push the limits of computer animation with new challenges. Read more...

Director Tom Shadyac has only one demand: the long, curly hair stays, or he goes. “I’m like an old Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young album cover,” said Shadyac of his signature mane. Read more...

With the conclusion of “American Idol” all but sure to bring about the end of civilization, I decided drastic measures would be necessary. Rupert Murdoch’s nefarious Inner Circle was using all the phone votes and text messages to hurtle an asteroid, named for recently deceased public TV guru Mister Rogers, toward earth via the FOX Broadcasting satellite. Read more...