Friday, November 7, 1997 Taking a gamble TRAVEL: Vegas has revamped itself, and students are taking notice By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff Through the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, Las Vegas was known strictly for being the adult getaway, a place where youngsters under 21 were generally not welcome. Read more...

Friday, November 7, 1997 Screen Scene "Bean" Directed by Mel Smith. Starring Rowan Atkinson, Peter Macnicol, Pamela Reed In case you are under the impression that a film based on a British TV series which appears on PBS must be refined and respectable, "Bean" will surprise you. Read more...

Friday, November 7, 1997 Period piece goes beyond the pretty petticoat FILM: With poise and charm, Helena Bonham Carter takes flight in her newest role By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff With "Lady Jane," "A Room with a View," "Howard’s End," "Hamlet," "Twelfth Night" and now "The Wings of the Dove" under her belt, there’s good reason Helena Bonham Carter has been dubbed the queen of period pieces. Read more...

Friday, November 7, 1997 The other side of the card TRAVEL: Casino city is full of alternatives for the under-21 crowd, if you know where to look By Adam Yamaguchi Daily Bruin Senior Staff OK, so you’re not 21. Read more...

Friday, November 7, 1997 This one shall be called a master thesis project THEATER: Students put themselves on the line in one-person shows By Jammie Salagubang Daily Bruin Contributor Imagine standing alone, with only a single voice to break the silence. Read more...

Thursday, November 6, 1997 John McLaughlin, new quintet get into ‘The Heart of Things’ MUSIC: ‘Founding father of fusion’ mixes rock with modern hip hop By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Sort through all the past events that lead to the present, transform them into musical notes, and the true heart of things emerge. Read more...

Thursday, November 6, 1997 Program pays tribute to films exposing paparazzi FILM: Nine movies look at the good, the bad and the ugly of the media By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Murder. Read more...