Thursday, February 4, 1999 Celebrity role-models offer diversion from everyday life FULFILLMENT: Media sources feed people’s need for leaders, allow us to practice escapism We are all familiar with Andy Warhol’s notorious quote: "In the future, everyone will be famous … for fifteen minutes." It seems that the critical eye of the media has made this a self-fulfilling prophecy. Read more...

Thursday, February 4, 1999 Death sentence of activist gets global attention FREEDOM: Organizations, people want another trial for journalist Abu-Jamal By Derek Seidman The controversial case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a black journalist who has resided on Pennsylvania’s death row for the last 17 years, is causing a wave of sympathy that scales the globe. Read more...

Thursday, February 4, 1999 Media’s influence subverts quest to discover meaning OBSESSION: Americans deify celebrities to avoid confronting real political, social dilemmas The true size of Tom Cruise’s unit, just who in Hollywood has been nipped, snipped and cut, Gwyneth dumping Brad and moving on – yes, these are the subjects Americans are interested in. Read more...

Thursday, February 4, 1999 USAC does more than protest, complain RESPONSE: Efforts to address student issues go unnoticed by Daily Bruin staff editorial By P.J. Gagajena It’s the middle of the year. Read more...

Wednesday, February 3, 1999 Homeowners must recognize local diversity WESTWOOD: Needs of all village residents must be addressed to revitalize community Westwood’s dead. It’s about time someone informed the homeowners. Read more...

Wednesday, February 3, 1999 Letters Crass Bruin chants need some class I find it amusing that 18-year-old freshman Aron Lum ("Lighten up, cheer on the team," Viewpoint Feb. Read more...

Wednesday, February 3, 1999 Police state interferes with freedom LAWS: Constitutional rights shouldn’t be violated, even at noisy Westwood parties Damn, someone is shining a really bright light in my eyes. Read more...