Monday, February 2, 1998 Soundbites Various Artists "Great Expectations: The Album" (Atlantic) Just by watching those trailers on TV, you know that this seemingly angsty flick has got "alternative pop soundtrack" written all over it. Read more...

Monday, February 2, 1998 Finding fun when you’re alone – an insider’s guide COLUMN Sleep with the meter man and get high on vitamins and aspirin Once in a while you get a break from your tough life to just sit back and smell the flowers. Read more...

Monday, February 2, 1998 Portrait of a lady DANCE Masters thesis project makes for great evening of dance entertainment By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor Silence. Read more...

Monday, February 2, 1998 Director spins story of detective who goes from ‘Zero’ to hero FILM Jake Kasdan draws inspiration from his father, takes on all aspects of movie By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Contributor While most people in their early 20s struggle to simply establish direction in their lives, Jake Kasdan has managed to launch his career into full force and is the one giving direction. Read more...

Friday, January 30, 1998 Live music, comedy brings Westwood to life PERFORMERS: Restaurants, clubs bring professional bands, host open mikes to lure UCLA students By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Tonight, you have no tests to study for or papers to write. Read more...

Friday, January 30, 1998 Screenscene FILM: "Four Days in September" Directed by Bruno Barreto Starring Alan Arkin, Pedro Cardoso and Fernanda Torres It’s rare when an audience sympathizes with the kidnappers, the victim and the government’s secret agent/torturer all in one film. Read more...

Friday, January 30, 1998 Band in motion MUSIC: The forces of (local) stardom are acting upon members of Bruin-alumni band Inertia, who have yet to quit their day jobs By Jeremy Engel Daily Bruin Contributor All great bands eat cookies shaped like cats. Read more...