By Allison Dixon Daily Bruin Contributor Though it lasted less than 20 years, ancient Egypt’s Amarna period witnessed a series of dramatic political and religious changes that were reflected in its innovative artistic tradition. Read more...

By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Senior Staff Amid the glut of horror films and comedies invading theaters last summer, it was relatively simple for more dramatic fare (“Eyes Wide Shut”) or action films (“Deep Blue Sea”) to become lost in the fray, competing for box office dollars with a new “Star Wars” film and with the juggernaut “The Sixth Sense,” which went on to become the 10th highest grossing film of all time. Read more...

By Amie Howell Daily Bruin Contributor Following at the heels of the "Mike and Ben Show," UCLA’s channel 29 is set to air "Mainline" and "Hall Riot" ­ two new student-produced programs. Read more...

By Sharon Hori Daily Bruin Senior Staff If anyone doubts that poets are busy people, then they obviously have not seen Derrick I.M. Gilbert’s schedule for the past couple weeks. Read more...

If ever there was a rap album that everyone should own, it’s "Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde." Yeah, I know that’s a pretty bold statement there, one that will no doubt bring a flood of angry e-mails from dismissive hip-hop-heads, but I’m sticking to it. Read more...

By Elizabeth Blair Daily Bruin Contributor While millions of fans tuned in last year to watch Jimmy Smits’ character die on "NYPD Blue," with the new film "Price of Glory" Smits proves that he is still alive and kicking. Read more...

By Mariko Obrero Daily Bruin Contributor Punctuality is something extremely rare at punk shows. Nonetheless, Saturday night’s show featuring Fat Wreck Chords bands Bracket, The Mad Caddies, No Use for a Name and headliner Good Riddance promptly began at 6:30. Read more...