Ignorance contributes to legacy of persecution Abdallah’s viewpoint misrepresented Jews, their role in Middle East By Kelly Baxter Provocative, ignorant rhetoric was found in Maryam Abdallah’s viewpoint promoting a rally against oppression in Viewpoint last Friday ("Oppression is alive and well at home, afar," Feb. 16). The fabricated statement that Ethiopian blood disposed of in […]
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The unrecognized heroes
The unrecognized heroes Fathers give their hearts, souls and deserve our appreciation By Aaron Howard Daily Bruin Columnist Mothers get all the credit. When a football player scores a touchdown, he never says, "Hi Dad!" We all know about Whitney Houston’s mother, Cissy Houston, but have you ever seen her father? Fathers play the background […]
Actors’ fun on ‘Bottle Rocket’ set launches comical film about male friendships
Actors’ fun on ‘Bottle Rocket’ set launches comical film about male friendships Real-life relationships of cast, crew influence tone of new movie By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Contributor "Bottle Rocket" director Wes Anderson winces when asked about the stereotypical male friendships seen in films. "It’s usually just guys drinking beer" he complains. Anderson’s film, which […]
KCET exposes student films
KCET exposes student films Young filmmakers receive opportunity to share their works By Sona Stepanian Daily Bruin Contributor Student filmmakers often have a hard time finding places to screen their work. But all this week KCET expands student film audiences by airing the "Fine Cut: Festival of Student Films," a series of films made by […]
Global Perspective
Global Perspective The New Kerckhoff Art Gallery exhibit looks at people of African descent around the world, capturing the spirit of the continent’s contribution to international culture By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Contributor A young girl named Gide cups a handful of breadcrumbs in the palm of her hand and looks up at the camera […]
‘Late Shift’ chronicles fight for late night TV
‘Late Shift’ chronicles fight for late night TV By Lynn Elber The Associated Press Producer Ivan Reitman finds out this weekend how viewers take to his sly, satirical HBO movie detailing the guerrilla warfare over Johnny Carson’s "Tonight Show" throne. He’s already heard from one key figure: Mikey likes it. That’s Michael Ovitz, president of […]
‘Living Single’ star to bring talents to UCLA
‘Living Single’ star to bring talents to UCLA Carson offers series at Freud Playhouse By Judy Hu Daily Bruin Contributor Hollywood often lacks diverse and multi-talented faces. Yet T.C. Carson, the singer, dancer and star of Fox TV’s "Living Single" does not perpetuate this stereotype. Carson brings his creative talents to UCLA’s Freud Playhouse this […]