Thursday, January 14, 1999 Acclaimed play explores dynamics of friendship THEATER: Veteran actors mix up comedy, drama to bring Reza’s ‘Art’ alive By Erin Beatty Daily Bruin Contributor Friendships are persistently tested. Read more...

Thursday, January 14, 1999 Hollywood makeover ONCAMPUS: "Poulenc and Puccini in Thirties Hollywood" combines two operatic comedies in a familiar setting By Laura Noguera Daily Bruin Contributor There is something in the water of Zanzibar as one woman, tired of the restrictions placed upon her by her gender, discards her role as housecleaner and cook and magically takes on a new appearance. Read more...

Thursday, January 14, 1999 Like a rock, genre lingers in current recording trends MUSIC: Hip hop, R&B integrate styles, methods with sounds from old era Over a long and particularly dry vacation, I found myself stuck in front of the television far more frequently than I’d like to admit. Read more...

Thursday, January 14, 1999 Sound bites Jewel, "Spirit" In the past three years, what artist has sold ten million copies of their debut album and followed it up by publishing a collection of poems which reached the N.Y. Read more...

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Murder, insanity add twists to tale of lexicographer, origin of dictionary BOOKS: Author Simon Winchester sheds light on the creation of tome By Stacy Sare Daily Bruin Contributor The 20th century is convenient. Read more...

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Zen the Alien beams into The Gig for Monday night show MUSIC: Group reveals passion for performance despite meager turnout By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Senior Staff Monday nights are slow, even in a fast town like Los Angeles. Read more...

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Children’s movies aren’t just for kids anymore COLUMN: Misleading ads bring youngsters to films that contain adult content As an innocent little pudgy-faced five-year-old, I skipped into the movie theater to watch "Bambi" with giddy anticipation. Read more...