Friday, November 14, 1997 Hostel hospitality A diverse group of travellers are attracted to Los Angeles’ youth hostels for their affordability, ambient atmosphere and promise of life experiencesBy Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor Sunday in Philadelphia: stay in a nice youth hostel. Read more...

Friday, November 14, 1997 Maui Beach Cafe offers authentic Hawaiian flavor, exotic ambiance RESTAURANT: New addition to Westwood’s variety of cuisines provides a techno-style luau tasteBy Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff The endearingly nicknamed "Buck Fifty Subs" (aka Roll In) is cheap, outdoors and welcomes all UCLA night owls. Read more...

Friday, November 14, 1997 "The Jackal" Directed by Michael Caton-Jones Starring Bruce Willis and Richard Gere "The Jackal" looks like a stereotypical action movie, what with its heartless killer-for-hire antagonist, its convict-with-a-heart-of-gold hero and a few rotten-toothed, smug-faced Russian villains. Read more...

Friday, November 14, 1997 Witty, light-hearted comedy proves its learning THEATER: ‘Ladies’ satire still sparkles with insight in latest local productionBy Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor "The Learned Ladies" is an oddity in Moliere’s canon. Read more...

Thursday, November 13, 1997 ‘Daddies’ set Billboard astir MUSIC: ’40s-esque band dazzles young crowd with zesty performanceBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff They were heatin’ it up, all tender-tight like smooth cats in a juke joint, slappin’ down those voodoo tunes. Read more...

Thursday, November 13, 1997 Improvisation sets story in ‘Kiss or Kill’ FILM: Australian tale still slick as it lets actors create their own linesBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff One would think that directors would like their actors to know their lines before arriving on the set. Read more...

Thursday, November 13, 1997 Flowing ‘River’ fords cultures, transcends time’s passage DANCE: Eiko and Koma’s indoor concert illuminates concept of common origin By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor In a time and a city where everything moves toward speed ­ faster cars, faster computers, a faster commute ­ choreographer-dancers Eiko and Koma present "River," which unfolds slowly and presents a different look at time and life. Read more...