Kill a prez, win a prize! Sondheim’s unusual musical comedy ‘Assassins’ misses mark too many times By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff Steven Sondheim has a way of making the most insane people seem sane. Read more...

Passion runs rampant in ’27 Wagons’ Production mixes classic blues with Williams’ dark look at Southern life By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff Tennessee Williams has a definite affinity for the South. Read more...

Nolte offers insight on presidential role Merchant-Ivory’s ‘Jefferson’ reveals more than history By Philip Hong Dressed in a trench coat and corduroy bell bottoms, Nick Nolte looks as if he is reprising his role as the philosophical vagrant from Down and Out in Beverly Hills. Read more...

The world’s greatest lover Johnny Depp plays his latest eccentric character, the legendary Don Juan, opposite non-waif Marlon Brando. He talks about his film career, acting style and performing with the ‘brilliant child.’ By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff You know you’re big time when your stipulation to do a film is that you get to be opposite Marlon Brando. Read more...

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...

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...