Wednesday, November 19, 1997 What’s going on with this attempt? BOOK: Relying on others, Nathan McCall’s essays do not match best-selling hit By J. Jioni Palmer Daily Bruin Senior Staff On the heels of his best-selling autobiography, "Makes Me Wanna Holler," Nathan McCall follows with a disappointing, sophomoric project, "What’s Going On." The Marvin Gaye-inspired title is about the only thing "What’s Going On" shares with McCall’s debut book, which was widely acclaimed and had excerpts featured in Newsweek. Read more...

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Ovation awards praise best shows in theater HONOR: L.A. ceremony lauds alumni; ‘Ragtime’ sweeps up eight titlesBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff The stage was void of lavish backdrops and belting chorus lines Monday night at the Shubert Theatre. Read more...

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 There’s a rhinoceros on the loose at the Odyssey THEATER: Metaphors, logic run rampant in play set in small French townBy Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor Anyone who has seen or read Eugene Ionesco’s "Rhinoceros" knows that while the actor who is playing the part of the protagonist, Berenger, may speak the most lines, he does not have the play’s choicest part. Read more...

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Wind ensemble breathes fresh life into old tunes MUSIC: Mix of classical, jazz and salsa creates a one-of-a-kind concertBy Sharon Genadinik Daily Bruin Contributor Classical music may never replace rap as a big party favorite. Read more...

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Campy musical combines quirky humor, clever tunes THEATER: Actors’ Gang production of ‘Bat Boy’ puts twist on U.S. genreBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff The only thing campier than a tabloid headline that reads "Bat boy found in West Virginia cave" is perhaps a musical version of that very story. Read more...

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Marshall breathes life into seven characters THEATER: As nun, teen and more, actress gives lesson on attractionBy Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Throughout all stages of life, from falling in love for the first time to discovering true sisterhood to learning how to move on after the death of a spouse, there is something special that attracts people to each other. Read more...

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Brit band garners raves for dodging the norm MUSIC: From packaging to sounds, group finds own recipe for successBy Ai Goldsmith Daily Bruin Contributor The album resembles a pill box. Read more...