Thursday, April 9, 1998 Crowd jeers then cheers at concert featuring two bands MUSIC: Black Lab’s disappointing portion of show overshadowed by Our Lady Peace’s stellar singer By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Contributor In a small concert house amidst dark antique shops and cobblestone roads, two alternative rock bands came together in hopes of rockin’ out the silent city of Pomona. Read more...

Thursday, April 9, 1998 Exhibition depicts human reactions to modern world ART: Painter manipulates light to reflect disillusionment with contemporary society’s values By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor A bare-breasted woman scared by her own shadow. Read more...

Thursday, April 9, 1998 Close friends, closer family highlight new Wells’ novel BOOK: ‘Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood’ delivers emotional tale By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Down on the bayou, sippin’ bourbon in the hot Louisiana nights, just you and your girlfriends stripped down to your panties. Read more...

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...