Wednesday, April 8, 1998 Versatile musician brings focus back to pure talent MUSIC: Ben Harper’s simple classic style needs no fancy talk, flashy tricks By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Contributor Opposite from Los Angeles’ predominate punk scene lies that core group of classic rock lovers. Read more...

Wednesday, April 8, 1998 Colored-pencil artist finds life imitating his versatile art ART: Unique sketches to be displayed at UCLA’s Northern Lights Cafe By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff If there exists a Polar Bear Club, a national New Zealand sheep shearing contest and a Hair Club for Men, then why not a Colored Pencil Society of America? Read more...

Wednesday, April 8, 1998 Actors hope audiences fall for ‘Niagara’ FILM: Independence, artistic freedom keys to story of misfits on road By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Contributor Without the backing of a major studio, an independent film faces a small budget, limited distribution and low audience attendance. Read more...

Wednesday, April 8, 1998 The River Flows DANCE: In the wake of ‘Riverdance,’ touring back in town this week, the world is stepping in time with all that is Irish By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff You might say that "Riverdance" uses Irish step dancing to stage several centuries of a rich, encompassing culture. Read more...

Wednesday, April 8, 1998 ‘Price Above Rubies’ draws fire from Orthodox group FILM: Director presents a Hasidic Jew chafing under social constraints By Teron Hide Daily Bruin Contributor Creating controversy is no surprise to writer and director Boaz Yakin. Read more...

Wednesday, April 8, 1998 Soundbites MUSIC Semisonic, "Feeling Strangely Fine" (MCA Records) Don’t be so quick to judge them solely on that one semi-obnoxious song, "Closing Time," that you just cannot escape from every time you turn on KROQ. Read more...

Tuesday, April 7, 1998 Radiohead show electrifies sell-out crowd MUSIC: British bands mix powerful, mellow songs from current, old albums By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff With current trends in pop music reflecting a more down-to-Earth manner, it’s refreshing to see bands like Radiohead and Spiritualized venturing into the unknown. Read more...