Thursday, October 17, 1996 MUSIC: Brazilian group mixes social activism with a dynamic soundBy Jennifer Murray Daily Bruin Contributor Every now and again one encounters a band that is capable of combining politics, education and inspiration with original rhymes and rhythms. Read more...

Thursday, October 17, 1996 DANCE: The Davalos Dance Company straddles the line of ethnic identity, mixed cultureBy Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Tradition. Heritage. Culture. They are supposed to define us, make us individuals and give us a sense of pride in knowing where we are from. Read more...

Thursday, October 17, 1996 FILM: Frances Reid gets college students to openly express attitudes on race By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff Though she was never officially a student of this esteemed institution, Frances Reid is no stranger to UCLA. Read more...

Wednesday, October 16, 1996 Getting into the music business takes more than a college degree. Those in the field reveal what you should be doing today for your successful career tomorrow.By Tom Komaromi Daily Bruin Contributor In a business where who you know can be as important as the latest Billboard charts, finding a way in is often arduous and obscure to even the wisest music zealot. Read more...

Wednesday, October 16, 1996 FILM: Million Man March inspires director Spike Lee’s latest, controversial film By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff In these days where all too often films get away with being about absolutely nothing, it’s easy to give any film the benefit of the doubt simply for having something or anything on it’s mind. Read more...

Wednesday, October 16, 1996 LEE: While ignoring critics who label him ‘controversial,’ director Spike Lee continues to raise universal issuesBy Michael Nazarinia Daily Bruin Contributor Public figures are held up to scrutiny in the media’s eyes everyday because of the nature of their public position. Read more...

Tuesday, October 15, 1996 By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff Interspersed between the skyscrapers and fast-paced lifestyles that have come to typify Los Angeles lies a whole other dimension. Read more...