Monday, November 30, 1998 Novel explores new counterculture BOOK: Author examines drug use, cult practices of ’90s social movement By Howard Ho Daily Bruin Contributor Everyone knows that the counterculture in the 1960s was nothing more than a harmless rebellion against the status quo of the rigid, repressive conservatism of the 1950s. Read more...

Monday, November 30, 1998 Sound Bites Pete Rock, "Soul Survivor" It’s hard to believe that at one time Peter Philips (a.k.a. Pete Rock) competed with DJ Premier for the title of hip-hop’s best producer. Read more...

Monday, November 30, 1998 Versatile artist receives recognition for work ART: Retrospective of Wayne’s thought-provoking creations illustrates futuristic vision, effect on others By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Contributor For Los Angeles artist June Wayne, "The future is now." A futurist artist and founder of the world-renowned Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Wayne’s work now appears at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Read more...

Monday, November 30, 1998 Writer, stars hit jackpot with comedy set in Ireland FILM: Actors, director awaken mature themes of friendship, adventure By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Film critics are buzzing about the newest golden boys since Matt Damon and Ben Affleck – only this time the boys are actually in their golden years. Read more...

Wednesday, November 25, 1998 Soundbites Pseudopod, "Pod" A little blues, a little jazz, a touch of rock – you can find a plethora of different sounds in this eight-song offering by local band Pseudopod. Read more...

Wednesday, November 25, 1998 Voyage to wacky world of TV’s Jerry Springer FILM:Icon for prostitutes, cheating lovers everywhere makes movie debut with satire of notorious talk show By Michael Rosen-Molina Daily Bruin Contributor As ritualized as Kabuki theater, everyone knows what to expect from "The Jerry Springer Show." Someone’s wife wants to be a call girl, the guy’s really a girl, and someone else throws a chair. Read more...

Wednesday, November 25, 1998 Cowboy croons country tunes for Christmas concert CAMPUS: UCLA alumnus brings authentic songs home for the holidays By Stacy Sare Daily Bruin Contributor Michael Martin Murphey doesn’t just sing cowboy songs and recite rural poetry – he is a cowboy. Read more...