Lack’s first two years prove productive for NBC news By Frazier Moore The Associated Press NEW YORK — It was two years ago Wednesday that Andrew Lack took over as president of NBC News, and with it, found freedom. Read more...

UCLA alum moves into new ‘Office’ By Rodney Tanaka Former UCLA student Andrea Abbate pays her sons $50 for every joke they write. "That’s how they’re saving up for college," Abbate says. Read more...

Anthology captures Smokey Robinson at his best Motown’s Jackson, Gladys Knight selections limited By Michael Tatum Daily Bruin Senior Staff The first thing that strikes you about Smokey Robinson is his voice. Read more...

Cassidy breathes life into ‘Assassins’ Adrenaline-charged role in Sondheim’s musical inspires actor By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff Stephen Sondheim. The renowned composer and lyricist, best known for his musicals "Sweeney Todd" and "Into the Woods," has an affinity for the bizarre and twisted. Read more...

Career opportunities Getting your big break in the ‘industry’ isn’t always as easy as it seems in the movies. The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television kicks off Career Week ’95 with a host of panel discussions including noted alums and entertainment professionals. Read more...

‘Bar Girls’ falls flat despite intriguing lesbian premise By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff In the trailer for this film, a narrator enthusiastically bellows, "If you see one lesbian movie this year, make it Bar Girls." A better piece of advice: If you see one lesbian movie this year, make sure it isn’t Bar Girls. Read more...

Festival of Preservation restores classic films Old feature films, animation and shorts all renewed By Barbara Hernandez Daily Bruin Staff Imagine seeing all the old grainy movies you grew up with, clear and restored, some with their original endings. Read more...