Friday, February 26, 1999 Hollywood figures erase acting barriers FILM: African Americans fight for exposure within movie industry, unstereotypical parts By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor African Americans have always played a huge part in the movie-going population. Read more...

Friday, February 26, 1999 Troupe leaps upon human expression DANCE: Ailey’s African American tropes transcend to universal level with group By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Senior Staff For most, a Haitian high priest, an American dance teacher and an emotionally repressed couple in love would seem to have nothing in common. Read more...

Friday, February 26, 1999 Once Upon A Mattress MUSIC: Carol Brunett brings comedy and music to the stage once again By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff They hired vocal coaches. Read more...

Friday, February 26, 1999 Screenscene "8mm" Starring Nicolas Cage and Joaquin Phoenix Directed by Joel Schumacher Late in the second hour of Joel Schumacher’s excruciating "8mm," Detective Tom Welles (Cage) exclaims aloud while pummeling one of the film’s villains with both fists, "I’ll never get tired of hurting you, Eddie." This seems to be the philosophy behind the entire film "8mm," a non-stop attack on good taste that seems to challenge audiences to walk out of the theater in disgust. Read more...

Friday, February 26, 1999 Legend strikes notes in history MUSIC: Composer Wilson continues legacy of jazz in classroom, albums By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor Gerald Wilson may not be a household name for casual jazz fans, but in jazz circles he is almost a legend. Read more...

Thursday, February 25, 1999 AE Briefs BRIEFS: Nikkei Student Union presents culture night Taiko drumming and original drama highlight this year’s Nikkei Student Union Cultural Night being held in Royce Hall Saturday. Read more...

Thursday, February 25, 1999 Pho Ha features authentic Vietnamese cuisine at prices students can afford RESTAURANT: By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Senior Staff It is safe to say that good Vietnamese cuisine rarely finds its way into Westwood Village. Read more...