Thursday, February 25, 1999 Grammys honor sales, not talent, of musicians COLUMN: Awards should recognize artists’ merits instead of marketability Yippee and whoop dee-doo! Why such unbridled joy and rapture? Read more...

Thursday, February 25, 1999 Epoch Proportions EXHIBIT: An exhibit of life-size paintings spans over a century of royal Persian artwork and history By Michael Rosen-Molina Daily Bruin Contributor The first major exhibition devoted to to the visual arts of Persia during the Qajar period opens today at the UCLA Armand Hammer Museum and runs through May 9. Read more...

Thursday, February 25, 1999 Thumbs up for movie critic Siskel’s legacy of dissent FILM: Reviewer’s untimely death causes time for reflection, influences moviegoers worldwide By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Staff Needless to say, I often disagreed with Gene Siskel. Read more...

Thursday, February 25, 1999 Sound Bites MUSIC: Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, "Live At Luther College," (BMG) After three major releases, the Dave Matthews Band (DMB) has become fairly established with its own brand of folk world music. Read more...

Thursday, February 25, 1999 Celebrities perform on STAGE to raise money, awareness for AIDS-related charities THEATER: Director hopes for day when cure makes show no longer necessary By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Staff Even before AIDS had an official name, STAGE (Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event) was putting on celebrity headlining musicals and raising money for the cause. Read more...

Wednesday, February 24, 1999 ‘Tiger’ studies emotional plight of Asian Americans THEATER: Play tells story of Vincent Chin’s family using cultural imagery By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Senior Staff When an aggressor comes toward you, you can use his strength against him. Read more...

Wednesday, February 24, 1999 Music’s big night out MUSIC: Separating the real winners from the award winners helps make sense of dubious Grammy ceremony By Tenoch Flores, Teron Hide, Brent Hopkins and Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff The Grammy Awards define the cream of the music world. Read more...