Wednesday, April 17, 1996 This weekend’s ‘Festival of Books’ offers different perspectives, discussions and an enthusiastic appreciation of the written word. By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff If reading is fundamental, then visiting UCLA this weekend should be required by law. Read more...

Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Wayans, Aykroyd, Stern take humor to the kidnapping comedyBy Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff In what the former calls a "commentary on fandom in America," Daniel Stern and Dan Aykroyd play two over-zealous Celtic fans who end up kidnapping their opposition’s star player. Read more...

Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Troupe marks anniversary with ceremony, moveBy Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Contributor Most theater companies come and go like a flash of lightning. Read more...

Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Excess, drama to mark presentations of Puccini, Rossini masterpiecesBy Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Contributor Prepare for a surplus of drama, intrigue, tragedy and comedy this weekend when two great Italian composers heap on passionate emotions ­ opera style. Read more...

Tuesday, April 16, 1996 By Nisha Gopalan Daily Bruin Contributor Given the innumerable punk-pop bands emerging out of the New York scene, one wonders what makes The Goops so special. Read more...

Tuesday, April 16, 1996 By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Mike Jerrick is a TV junkie. He watches CNN, is an avid sports fan and even has his own talk show. Read more...

Tuesday, April 16, 1996 After years of unleashing their patented blend of sarcasm on the worst films in history, the heroes of ‘Mystery Science Theatre 3000′ take on the big screen.By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Staff Some pretty strange fan mail has been sent to "Mystery Science Theater 3000" creators Jim Mallon and Trace Beaulieu. Read more...