Monday, November 10, 1997 ‘Winter’s Tale’ grapples with uneven plot, actors THEATER: Shakespeare’s romantic comedy offers engaging performances By Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor In his later romances, William Shakespeare focused on the artifice and mechanics of the theater, applying a somber elegiac tone to traditional folk plots while exploring the conventions of his craft. Read more...

Monday, November 10, 1997 Soundbites Geneva, "Further" (Nude) In "Further’s" liner notes, Geneva takes time to thank, among others, Suede and the Bluetones. It is a shame then that Geneva is not able to emulate the level of exuberance in their music that the two aforementioned bands usually produce. Read more...

Monday, November 10, 1997 If she sings it, they will come MUSIC: Despite a lack of conventional publicity, folk rocker Ani DiFranco attracts a huge crowd for an impressive performance. Read more...

Monday, November 10, 1997 Starving, artsy student finds scene waiting for rush tickets COLUMN: Love of plays, musicals spurs groupies’ school-girlish actions By Cheryl Klein The sun is coming up over Bunker Hill. Read more...

Friday, November 7, 1997 Gustatory ’50s flashback discovers tasty shakes RESTAURANT: Nostalgic atmosphere makes up for average food quality By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Disco is not dead, and the punk ’80s live on in many people’s hearts. Read more...

Friday, November 7, 1997 Taking a gamble TRAVEL: Vegas has revamped itself, and students are taking notice By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff Through the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, Las Vegas was known strictly for being the adult getaway, a place where youngsters under 21 were generally not welcome. Read more...

Friday, November 7, 1997 Screen Scene "Bean" Directed by Mel Smith. Starring Rowan Atkinson, Peter Macnicol, Pamela Reed In case you are under the impression that a film based on a British TV series which appears on PBS must be refined and respectable, "Bean" will surprise you. Read more...