Exploiting sexuality for the greater good What’s that Noise? Michael Tatum Let’s get one thing straight: I love Bob Mould ­ love him. As the frontman for Hüsker Dü and Sugar, he’s time and again proved himself to be a mercurial songwriter, a moving singer and, above all, a master of guitar anarchy. Read more...

Petty shows she has nerves of steel in film ‘Tank Girl’ Actress discusses budding career, Hollywood stars acting career By Mike Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Lori Petty insists she has always known her life would work out. Read more...

UCLA’s Awaken Acapella travels from Pauley to Washington, D.C. By Jeanene Harlick Considering their humble beginnings, the Awaken Acapella singers have come a long way. Started only two years ago by four UCLA students with a passion for music, over spring break the 15-member group sang its way to Washington, D.C., to perform at the White House. Read more...

Success doesn’t mean ‘selling out’ By Kristin Fiore There’s a disturbing disease going around college campuses lately. It’s more contagious than the flu and more deadly than any STD. Read more...

Oscar runway By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Despite several painful omissions and a few unexpectedly inspired nods in the nominations process, Hollywood’s awards weekend came off with very few surprises. Read more...

Perugorria portrays difficult character with ease ‘Strawberry’ revives Cuban film industry with strong acting, Oscar nomination By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff It may have lost the Best Foreign Film Oscar to Russia’s Burnt by the Sun last week, but the Cuban entry Strawberry and Chocolate got more mileage out of its nomination than most films do by winning awards. Read more...

Walk’s volunteers keep stars shining By Annie Shooman The Associated Press John Wayne has a little too much true grit. But Barry Manilow’s star shines brightly, thanks to people who take it upon themselves to clean and polish some of the big names on Hollywood Boulevard. Read more...