CASEY CROWE/Daily Bruin By Michael Rosen-Molina Daily Bruin Senior Staff To many, the mention of an up-and-coming rock star typically recalls images of teenage garage bands playing in dingy bars, struggling to get by, surviving on hopes and dreams and cheez-whiz out of the can. Read more...

By Emilia Hwang Daily Bruin Senior Staff The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been galvanizing audiences with their white-boy-hard-rock long before the likes of Korn or Kid Rock. Read more...

By Frazier Moore The Associated Press NEW YORK “”mdash; What’s with kids today? The attitude. The lip. The wry, unforgiving, pierce-right-through-it-all world view. How refreshing! At least, in those who share Daria’s prickly wit. Read more...

“Godzilla 2000″ Starring Takehiro Murata, Hiroshi Abe and Naomi Nishida Directed By Takao Okawara Once upon a time, long before the birth of Pokémon, a different breed of superhero monster stole the hearts of almost 100 million viewers in Japan alone. Read more...

By Emilia Hwang Daily Bruin Senior Staff Torrance Shipman may not be old enough to vote, but she knows that it takes more than just good looks and a short skirt to be the captain of the Rancho Carne High cheerleading squad. Read more...

By Barbara McGuire Daily Bruin Senior Staff Though a bathroom shower performance may be the closest most get to experiencing opera music, the art of high chords and long held notes still exists today ““ without the fat lady to finish off the shows. Read more...

By Sharon Hori Daily Bruin Senior Staff Nine out of 10 book critics will agree that “Chicken Soup for the Soul,” the still-growing collection of feel-good stories that promise sunshine on any rainy day, will leave you with a warm-hearted, squishy feeling inside. Read more...