Thursday, February 12, 1998 ‘God Lives Underwater’ not all washed up MUSIC: With latest album, band hopes to find new success on the West Coast By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Contributor Descending from the vibrant beams of light and echoing notes of rock bliss, a spider makes a bid for fame. Read more...

Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Lounging band makes fans ‘Jump With Joey’ MUSIC: Sultry mix of tunes promise good time, mellow escape for listeners By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Sip a Martini or down a Manhattan. Read more...

Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Blues artist Jonny Lang quietly upstaged by outstanding opening act MUSIC: Guitar prodigy exudes energy and talent, needs to curb undue exaggeration By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff It’s rare that the opening act’s performance eclipses that of the headlining artist’s, but at the House of Blues last Friday, singer/songwriter Matthew Ryan did just that. Read more...

Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Academy announcments waken interest in Oscars FILM: ‘Titanic’ makes big splash with 14 nominations, while surprise choices confound contenders, press By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff There are few things that people will wake up early in the morning for. Read more...

Wednesday, February 11, 1998 UCLA grad gives audiences food for thought FILM: Smith’s impassioned social perspectives garner accolades, engage viewers By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Contributor For 10 years, documentarian, photographer and UCLA grad William Tyler Smith has filmed unlikely subject matter. Read more...

Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Soundbites MUSIC: Ani Difranco, "Little Plastic Castle" (Righteous Babe) With every album release, Ani Difranco garners more and more press and hype. Read more...

Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Sphere of influence FILM: Actors Queen Latifah, Liev Shreiber and, yes, even Samuel L. Jackson talk about struggling for clout in Hollywood biz By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff It knows what you are afraid of makes it real. Read more...