Monday, April 1, 1996 By Sona Stepanian Daily Bruin Contributor In the recent trend of British bands making it big in America, where a band comes from seems to attract as much attention as their music. But according to Nigel Pulsford, guitarist for the English band, Bush, his band’s music outweighs any nationalistic tendencies. "I’m […]
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Dismantling the Dream Factory
Monday, April 1, 1996Dismantling the Dream FactoryBy Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff Spotlights shine on the elegant staircase as photographers await the entrance of a screen legend. Norma Desmond sweeps down the stairs, looks deep into the camera lens and says, "I’m ready for my closeup." "Sunset Boulevard’s" Norma Desmond and her celluloid contemporaries […]
One-man show traces one man’s life
Monday, April 1, 1996 By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Of all the people who could play famous film and stage star John Barrymore, none are more deserving or could have played the part more magnificently than stage actor Nicol Williamson. In his new one-man show at the Geffen playhouse, "Jack: A night on […]
Critics scrutinize admissions process
Monday, April 1, 1996By Rachanee Srisavasdi Daily Bruin Staff UCLA’s admission process has recently come under fire because of recent reports that admission favors were granted to prominent citizens, legislators and university officials. Special consideration had been given to applicants referred by University of California regents, political officials, donors and alumni for years, as uncovered […]
Board retains elected officials positions
Monday, April 1, 1996 Association leaders question presidents’ office’s involvementBy Patrick Kerkstra Daily Bruin Senior Staff The students’ association Board of Directors narrowly defeated a pair of proposals on March 22 designed to purge the board of political influence and excess members. A controversial motion aiming to prohibit elected student officials from serving on the […]
Regents approve fee hike for theater, film, television school
Monday, April 1, 1996 Decision to increase fees 45 percent for incoming studentsBy Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff SAN FRANCISCO — A very close vote by the Board of Regents approved a 45 percent fee hike for UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television students next year. The current fee of $4,366 will increase $2,000 […]
Voter concentrate on home fornt in primary
Monday, April 1, 1996 Only 39 percent of Californians make it to ballot box By John Digrado Daily Bruin Staff With California’s role in the presidential race essentially moot, voters turned their attention to matters closer to home during Tuesday’s primary election. Voters rejected three initiatives lashing out against lawyers, gave much-needed aid to its […]