Thursday, November 12, 1998 Hip-hop play targets L.A. youth THEATER: Music culture inspires one-man show, reaches diverse audience By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff The tendency is to build up an immunity … "No, I would not like to see a wacky new comedy starring Jackie Chan and a monkey." "No, I cannot protect abused women and children today." "No, I do not want to join acronym-of-the-week club." But if a Bruin Walk loiterer approaches you with a 4-by-6 inch card depicting a hip-hopper caught mid-rant and unleashes a rap about, "You gotta go check out this show, this is why, it’s about you. Read more...

Thursday, November 12, 1998 Actors still know how to make teens scream FILM: Sequel delivers familiar cast, new twists on popular blockbuster By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor To hear Jennifer Love Hewitt tell it, filming "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" on location in Mexico was a real-life horror movie. Read more...

Wednesday, November 11, 1998 Italy’s old country found in Westwood’s newest eatery FOOD: Restaurant’s lovely mosaics, glowing candles enhance atmosphere of transformed local landmark By Megan Dickerson Daily Bruin Senior Staff The stately pillars lining Westwood seem a far cry from the whitewashed tiles of Baja Fresh or the pricey three-foot-tall menus of Jerry’s Deli. Read more...

Wednesday, November 11, 1998 Don’t be afraid to admit love for Matchbox 20, Debbie Gibson COLUMN: Ultrahip pundits miss out on true talent by shunning popular music OK, Doctor. Read more...

Wednesday, November 11, 1998 Armageddon Sex Groove excites crowd THEATER: Comedy show delivers shocking satire of president’s scandal, nuclear warfare to small audience By Danielle Myer Daily Bruin Contributor For the players in "The First Annual Armageddon Sex Groove," size doesn’t matter ­ the size of the stage, role or audience. Read more...

Wednesday, November 11, 1998 Fallen into step FEATURE: For choreographer Julie Carson, personal experiences help shape the emotional and insightful dances that she creates By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Contributor The subject of postmodernism is daunting enough, but mix dance into this concoction of high art, and visions of elitist intellectuals and incomprehensible expressions can intimidate even the most open-minded of people. Read more...

Wednesday, November 11, 1998 Soundbites Placebo, "Without You I’m Nothing" (Virgin) Attention all fans of the rock world: we’ve found a band that finally breaks away from the curse of the one-hit wonders. Read more...