Thursday, October 23, 1997 Putting ‘Beer Games’ to the test involves lots of drinking COLUMN: Review for book requires exciting nights with alcohol Though my last column gave the impression that I have something against consumers of the college nectar, beer, I endeavor to put those delusions to rest. Read more...

Thursday, October 23, 1997 Akiyoshi carves niche in jazz world MUSIC: Combination of Eastern, Western styles makes for unique sound By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor "I can only do one little thing," says award-winning jazz musician Toshiko Akiyoshi. Read more...

Thursday, October 23, 1997 A foot in the door FILM: In the competitive film world, it helps to be armed with a Samuel Goldwyn Writing Award. Read more...

Thursday, October 23, 1997 ‘Mirage a Trois’ kindles emotion, draws laughs THEATER: Poetic dialogue acted out beautifully with levity, expressive rhythm By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor Anne Reiner, who has already established herself as a poet and psychotherapist, begins her playwriting career with "Mirage A Trois," which is running at the Santa Monica Playhouse through Dec. Read more...

Thursday, October 23, 1997 Band’s performance at Palace brings back ’40s MUSIC: Royal Crown Revue puts on great, timeless performance By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Once upon a time, rough boys in suspenders curled their bobby-socked dream dates into their taut arms for a quick tangle on the dance floor. Read more...

Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Soundbites Patti Smith "Peace and Noise" (Arista) After last year’s haunting "Gone Again," Smith’s first album in eight years, the legendary musical poet returns with another album that perhaps tells us she misses making music. Read more...

Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Weathering the storm FILM Director Ang Lee explored several angles before capturing the chilling emotional effect that’s winning "The Ice Storm" warm reviews By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Hollywood plays things safe. Read more...