Monday, 6/2/97 A cappella group awakens students to different sounds MUSIC: Long practices, different opinions can’t crimp musicians’ style By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor Most artists who try to bring a song to life require an instrumental accompaniment in addition to catchy lyrics. Read more...

Monday, 6/2/97 Big-budget films should die out as costs get out of hand FILM: Viewers shouldn’t continue underwriting studios’ overspending It’s so perfect, it would be considered contrived if it were fiction. Read more...

Monday, 6/2/97 Gipsy Kings give unforgettable performance at Greek theatre MUSIC: Vigor, passion envelop audience eager to hear mystical melodies By Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff The Gipsy Kings were more than the musical entertainment at the Greek Theatre on Thursday; they were the emcees to a party a few thousand strong. Read more...

Monday, 6/2/97 A piece of history Increasing difficulties in film restoration have not hindered UCLA Film and Television Archives’ dedication to preserving important works. By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Imagine watching a scene from the classic film "The Big Sleep" with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall exchanging clever repartee as they slyly steal glances at each other. Read more...

Monday, 6/2/97 Soundbites Misfits "American Psycho" (Geffen) Though Glenn Danzig left the vocal regions of this seemingly ageless band years ago, Misfits still shriek out power-riffed lines of hauntingly gothic lyrics with all the intensity of a band stretching its legs for the first time. Read more...

Monday, 6/2/97 Supergrass play for the moment, with no need for greener pastures MUSIC: Relaxed attitude makes them popular in UK, have hopes for US By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Staff Here in America, the kids bum-rush the record stores and basketball arenas for such bands as No Doubt, Bush and New Edition. Read more...

Friday, 5/30/97 Charisma, stage antics make Prodigy sparkle MUSIC: British techno band kicks off U.S. tour with aggressive sound By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Contributor Label them "the hope" or "the hype" of the music industry, but after a frenzied set at the Mayan Theater, Prodigy’s next label might be "superstars." For the past few years, Prodigy has become established as a big-time band in their native England, playing huge festivals with traditional guitar bands like Oasis and Blur. Read more...