Friday, October 16, 1998 Å’Dragon’ pokes fun at stereotypes THEATER: East West Players trio lightheartedly deconstructs ideas on Asian American men, actors By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff The playbill for East West Players’ ‘Exit the Dragon’ reads like a UCLA seminar description: ‘A three-man performance examining the pop-culture stereotypes of the Asian American male.’ And the one-act play that ensues indeed acts as a sort of Cliff’s Notes for audience members who haven’t had the chance to hang around North Campus, (though much of the dialogue will elicit knowing nods from those who have). Read more...

Friday, October 16, 1998 Only sports fans can appreciate what satellite TV technology offers Medium can’t produce enough quality shows for 900 channels My roommate really likes football. Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 ACME’s cool sounds anything but generic MUSIC: Young members of swing band rocks their way back to The Derby By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Senior Staff The mean-beated drummer hasn’t had sex for all 22 years of his frustrated life? Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 A&E Briefs ON-CAMPUS: Dervishes whirl into Royce Breaking 700 years of male-dominated performance tradition, Turkey’s Whirling Dervishes, which take the Royce Hall stage Saturday and Sunday, are weaving women into their legions of spinning Sufi devotees. Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 Director hand-delivers family drama FILM: ‘Celebration’ uses home video camera for natural, familiar scenes By Ricky Herzog Daily Bruin Contributor Family gatherings aren’t always the blissful reunions they’re planned to be. Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 Fabric of sweatshop life, toil explored in drama ON-CAMPUS: Arduous conditions in factory spur Asians to depict suffering By Harshan Jeyakumar Daily Bruin Contributor Working in tiny rooms, each person with a spot on the floor, 72 Thai immigrants who came to America looking for a better opportunity toiled away in a sweatshop, some for several years. Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 ‘Lonely Hearts’ hopes young will learn to love live plays THEATER: Youthful group produces adoption story aimed at 20-somethings By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Staff Fade in: A young woman tosses her head back in a delightful chuckle, her long brown locks settling on her delicate shoulders, as she looks up at a strongly built man of 23 who is resting an arm on a nearby banister and returning her bright smile. Read more...