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Soundbites

Monday, May 11, 1998 Soundbites Dave Matthews Band, "Before These Crowded Streets" (RCA) That Dave Matthews guy sure has got balls. Famous for his band’s jammin’ style that has won a fiercely devoted fan base with his band’s two previous albums, Matthews changes things around a bit in "Before These Crowded Streets," a considerably darker and less jam-oriented record. Read more...


Trojans will invade campus to expand AIDS awareness

Monday, May 11, 1998 Trojans will invade campus to expand AIDS awareness MUSIC: Condom company, Pedro Zamora Foundation to host concert in Westwood Plaza to promote safe sex By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Contributor Stay on the look-out for 15-foot Trojans on campus Tuesday. Read more...


Student finds a new normal at UCLA

Monday, May 11, 1998 Student finds a new normal at UCLA FILM: O’Dea completes graduate school with documentary screening By Danielle Myer Daily Bruin Contributor When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Read more...


Grass isn’t always greener for blue-collar lawn mowers

Monday, May 11, 1998 Grass isn’t always greener for blue-collar lawn mowers FILM: Sam Rockwell gets down, dirty to prepare for his role in new drama By Teron Hide Daily Bruin Contributor In the fictional suburban area of Camelot Gardens, luxurious mansions with lush green gardens are the social norm. Read more...


Taste the rainbow

Friday, May 8, 1998 Taste the rainbow ARTS: Personal taste and cultural symbolism color the vibrant Filipino textiles in Fowler’s newest exhibit By Megan Dickerson Daily Bruin Contributor Wearing the "wrong" color in some parts of the Philippines might be more than just a fashion faux pas. Read more...


Coming attractions

Friday, May 8, 1998 Coming attractions FILM: Between buying popcorn and being deafened by THX, movie-goers are subject to one of Hollywood’s most strategic artistic and marketing accomplishments: By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Contributor As the lights dim and the curtain opens, the audience begins to shift in their seats. Read more...


Mexican restaurant needs innovation

Friday, May 8, 1998 Mexican restaurant needs innovation RESTAURANT: Run-of-the-mill cuisine doesn’t impress, but doesn’t disappoint By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor Although the affordable dishes are savory enough to keep patrons from crying out "Yo quiero Taco Bell!," Poquito Mas rustles up the same kind of grub students can get at Baja Fresh. Read more...