By Barbara McGuire Daily Bruin Contributor As a Japanese American, born and raised in the United States, Minoru Tonai says he’s always felt treated like a stranger. Read more...

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By Emma Rodgers Daily Bruin Contributor Students who were previously modest poets, musicians or film-addicts will surface from anonymity into the glory of what may be an opportunity to shine in artistic fame. Read more...

By Gideon Cross Daily Bruin Contributor Ian Moore’s fourth full-length album, “and all the colors “¦” features a sound that could be best described as, well “¦ Ian Moore. Read more...

The Glass Menagerie The Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena Through June 18 Tickets: $15-$42.50 When her footsteps come near, you dread the minutes until your peace is driven away by her ceaseless shrill. Read more...

By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Senior Staff Maybe it’s because his new film “Mission:Impossible 2″ opens against the new Jackie Chan vehicle, “Shanghai Noon,” that Tom Cruise felt the need to do all his own stunts, a demand that’s more a trademark of the off-kilter Hong Kong star. Read more...

By Brent Hopkins Daily Bruin Senior Staff Securing a recording contract is no easy task. For every hot new band that snags one, there’s 10 that will never get a chance. Read more...