Monday, November 24, 1997 Self-proclaimed freak discloses his life story COLUMN: From beetles to bikers, from Spice Girls to convalescent homes, columnist examines the mind of a true nutball ­ himself I wasn’t going to do one. Read more...

Monday, November 24, 1997 In his own way, author interprets work of Proust BOOK: Botton’s book gives hints on self-help through examplesBy Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor Northrop Frye, in his book "The Natural Perspective," suggests that there are two types of critics: those for whom the study of literature is a conventionalized and entertaining endeavor, and those for whom its end is allegorical and instructive. Read more...

Monday, November 24, 1997 The casts of ‘Ragtime,’ ‘Rent’ and ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ come together for a concert benefitting area AIDS programsBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff "To people living with, living with, living with/not dying from disease!" "Rent" sings it loud and clear. Read more...

Monday, November 24, 1997 Students are exposed to classic theater style THEATER: Musical revue of Jerry Herman’s songs takes class to bygone eraBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff "Mame." "Mack and Mabel." "Hello, Dolly!" These are just a few of the popular musicals that will be sampled for the UCLA Musical Theater Workshop’s "Songs of Jerry Herman," a musical revue honoring the Broadway composer and lyricist’s body of work. Read more...

Friday, November 21, 1997 Alumnus, new singer launch debut album by their own record label MUSIC: Third-year law student is also the head of his own company, ‘doing quite well’ By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Some college students work part-time jobs while attending school. Read more...

Friday, November 21, 1997 Screenscene FILM: "Anastasia" Directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman Starring Meg Ryan and John Cusack It’s got fight scenes, explosions and a psychotic villain bent on revenge. Read more...

Friday, November 21, 1997 ‘Social Security’ is in need of reform THEATER: Even talented acting cannot salvage Bergman’s poor script By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor What a horrible thing it is to be an actor. Read more...