Monday, February 2, 1998 Not all big-budget films lack character, stories FILMS Don’t dismiss social commentary of epics like ‘Star Trek’ By David Hiregaard I am very pleased to see that there are people who recognize many of the big-budget movies for what they are – an endless barrage of special effects designed to "excite" the viewer, much like a ride at Magic Mountain is designed to do. Read more...

Monday, February 2, 1998 Entertaining, fun movies serve important function FILMS Commercial cinema isn’t the death of ‘true’ American art By Eric Silver and Carol Kim Having a campus paper such as the Daily Bruin seesaws us, as readers, between very good, well-written articles, such as "Students First! Read more...

Friday, January 30, 1998 Music strikes a major chord MUSIC: Listening to song can raise spirits, bring sanity to our otherwise hectic lives By Thanh Dang Music. Read more...

Friday, January 30, 1998 Music strikes a major chord MUSIC: Parental enthusiasm led to aspirations of playing professional orchestral oboe By Julie Myer When people ask me what my major is they are always intrigued to find that it is music. Read more...

Friday, January 30, 1998 Focus on issues, not scandal CLINTON: Americans hyperfocus on allegations instead of true problems By Garrick Ruiz et again we find ourselves in a country embroiled in scandal. Read more...

Friday, January 30, 1998 Speaksout POP MUSIC: TODAY: Music rings differently in our ears; one person’s symphony is another’s noise. Today’s Forum on "Music and Meaning" examines music’s role in society. Read more...

Thursday, January 29, 1998 Political correctness ineffective in society MASCOTS: Alteration of team names still doesn’t erase racial stereotypes By J.P. Carnegie The editorial article, "Indian mascots perpetuate stereotypes," (Jan. Read more...