Tuesday, April 16, 1996 By Nisha Gopalan Daily Bruin Contributor Given the innumerable punk-pop bands emerging out of the New York scene, one wonders what makes The Goops so special. For one thing, The Goops stood out enough to attract major label interest. They just released their debut, entitled "Lucky," on Reprise after a stint […]
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Jerrick’s talk show takes a new turn
Tuesday, April 16, 1996 By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Mike Jerrick is a TV junkie. He watches CNN, is an avid sports fan and even has his own talk show. "There aren’t too many other professions that give you that adrenaline rush when you’re on the air," he says. "The excitement of it every […]
Down to a science
Tuesday, April 16, 1996 After years of unleashing their patented blend of sarcasm on the worst films in history, the heroes of ‘Mystery Science Theatre 3000’ take on the big screen.By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Staff Some pretty strange fan mail has been sent to "Mystery Science Theater 3000" creators Jim Mallon and Trace Beaulieu. […]
Budget tool may empower UCLA faculty
Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Some concerned with new process of academic planningBy Anne Mai Daily Bruin Contributor Questions and concerns from faculty members are swirling around the campus-wide implementation of Responsibility Center Management. A budget tool meant to decentralize responsibility from the administration in Murphy Hall to the various colleges, its implementation will follow the […]
House, Senated poised to cut financial aid
Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Proposals could mean $100 million less for U.S. students, $9 million drop in California By Lia Ramsey Daily Bruin Contributor As the House and Senate meet at the budget table once again this week in Washington, part of their debate will concern the amount of money earmarked for financial aid in […]
Letters
Tuesday, April 16, 1996Quit whining Editor: "We need a union! We don’t get enough benefits," moan the pathetic so-called graduate students at UCLA. Listen up, kiddies (an appropriate term for whiners, I believe), grad studenthood is supposed to be a TEMPORARY state of being. What this means is that it is a) not a career, […]
KROQ disc jockey makes transition to ‘Real Radio’
Tuesday, April 16, 1996 Riki Rachtman drops late-night "Loveline" to play host for unique brand of TV talk show featuring original celebrity-driven coverageBy Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Stick Riki Rachtman in a group of people and he’s sure to stand out. Maybe it’s his cherry-red hair, the nose ring or the tattooed arms (he […]