Monday, September 29, 1997 U-Turn Contest Oliver Stone takes a detour from his usual conspiracy-theory films in his latest release "U-Turn," a thriller about a gambler (Sean Penn) who gets stuck in a small desert town after having car trouble. Read more...

Monday, September 29, 1997 Lacking props and 22 actors, group succeeds at ‘Henry V’ THEATER: Play uses small pool of resources to leave room for the imagination By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Amid civil unrest and war, a young king leads his troops into battle. Read more...

Monday, September 29, 1997 Soundbites Usher, "My Way" (LaFace/Arista) Usher remains cool and relaxed for his soothing second album, "My Way," co-produced by the omnipresent music mogul Babyface. Read more...

Monday, September 29, 1997 Who says everything in L.A. has to be expensive? STORES: Vintage lets you stretch most value, fun from your precious dollar By Jammie Salagubang Daily Bruin Contributor Since paying for college is a little like sneezing out your liver, it makes sense to shop for bargains. Read more...

Friday, September 26, 1997 A&E Briefs ARTS: O’Bannon appearing on TV Ex-UCLA basketball team captain Ed O’Bannon will make an appearance as himself in an episode of "Unhappily Every After." O’Bannon will be the professional commentator for one of Ryan’s (Kevin Connolly) games. Read more...

Friday, September 26, 1997 Center of the World CPA: UCLA’s Center for the Performing Arts boasts a fall season of eclectic entertainment from Australia, Africa, Vietnam and the good old U.S.A. Read more...

Friday, September 26, 1997 Garlic Festival in Westwood to serve up unique selections FESTIVAL: Restaurants, entertainers and vendors come together in celebration of herb’s many uses By Sandra Kim Daily Bruin Contributor Drooling with blood-filled saliva, Dracula smells the young, fresh spirits, soon to be filling the entire parking lot of UCLA’s lot 32. Read more...