Friday, October 16, 1998 Head of their class MUSIC: Fusion of hip-hop and punk cooks up success for Zebrahead By Teron Hide Daily Bruin Contributor Put together four musicians from different backgrounds into a band, and the result is nothing to write home about. Read more...

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...

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...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 I put a spell on you FILM: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman charm their way into the hearts of men in "Practical Magic" By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff The behind the scenes account seemed too good to be true – almost a case of life imitating art. Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 Bland ‘Bad Manners’ invites annoyance, boredom FILM: Awkward attempt at wit produces unreal characters, dialogue By Ricky Herzog Daily Bruin Contributor Intensity, creativity and energy. Read more...