Wednesday, December 2, 1998 Soundbites Rush, "Different Stages – Live" Rush’s fourth live release comes just in time to celebrate their 30th anniversary as the world’s best known "thinking man’s hard-rock band." Since its 1976 breakthrough with the futuristic "2112" (an album based on the writings of Ayn Rand), all of the band’s albums have gone either gold or platinum. Read more...

Wednesday, December 2, 1998 Speaking Up MUSIC: Spoken-word artists restore interest in poetry, bring stagnant art-form back to mainstream By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff If Walt Whitman came to Hollywood’s Lucy Florence Coffeehouse on Wednesday nights, he would be proud of the spoken word artists sounding their barbaric yawps. Read more...

Wednesday, December 2, 1998 ‘Stargate SG-1’ teleports into second season of production TELEVISION: Sci-fi series expands on plot of film predecessor, wins fans A.J. Harwin Daily Bruin Contributor Imagine a present day Star Trek without the ship, and you have MGM’s "Stargate SG-1," which explores uncharted regions of the universe in a weekly syndicated TV show. Read more...

Tuesday, December 1, 1998 Day of mourning ART: A Day Without Art, an exhibit which commemorates World AIDS Day, brings a powerful message to the UCLA campus By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor It would be difficult for any Bruin to imagine lounging on a grassy knoll in the treasured Murphy Sculpture Garden without the sculptures. Read more...

Tuesday, December 1, 1998 ‘Girl’ strains to see fame’s failings THEATER: Exploration of illusionary dream stalls in mediocre production By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Staff Crowded clothing stores line Melrose Avenue, displaying the multitudes of low-cut party dresses and assorted accouterments. Read more...

Tuesday, December 1, 1998 On subject of music criticism, father believes he knows best COLUMN: Dad promotes interest in talents of Ice Cube, Marilyn Manson This Thanksgiving break my father gave me a lot to be grateful for. Read more...

Tuesday, December 1, 1998 Outkast keeps crowd on its feet MUSIC: Hip-hop sounds from album, ‘Aquemini,’ captivate House of Blues By Tenoch Flores Daily Bruin Contributor Los Angeles got a little taste of southern hospitality Wednesday night. Read more...