Minimum wage increase: will it protect or harm? Is the State of the Union Address over yet? I thought it might never end, but then I guess any President who sees his relevance to America’s future diminishing daily would probably want to linger on, clinging onto the bully pulpit as long as possible . Something […]
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Restructuring the face of the American identity
Restructuring the face of the American identity They held it high, gripping the edges of the flag tightly as they marched down the streets. For these high school students, the potential passage of Proposition 187 scared them enough to walk out of their classes this fall and to use all of their power  their […]
Sensitive issues underlie ‘Saigon’ extravaganza
Sensitive issues underlie ‘Saigon’ extravaganza By Sunny Le and Nhan Nguyen As reflected in the Jan. 27 Arts & Entertainment article "Love in time of strife," the musical production of "Miss Saigon" has fulfilled the expectations of theater-goers hoping to be enthralled by lavish sets and stellar performances. Unfortunately, "Miss Saigon" also reveals disturbing elements […]
Anonymous 4 appeal revealed
Anonymous 4 appeal revealed By John Mangum Everyone wants to try and uncover the secret behind Anonymous 4. What about this vocal group could possibly account for their rise to success? Perhaps the unique sound of four female voices singing repertoire traditionally assigned to men intrigues audiences. Maybe the repertoire itself appeals to concert-goers. The […]
Pryor, Radner shine in Warner Bros. comedy album re-releases
Pryor, Radner shine in Warner Bros. comedy album re-releases Other releases, however, are not worth the price By Michael Tatum Daily Bruin Senior Staff "Let’s talk dirty to the animals!" coos the woman in her most Mary Poppinsesque voice. A cheesy, chipper musical arrangement, framed by a piano straight out of "Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood," bounces […]
Hawke surpasses ‘Gen X’ label in ‘Before Sunrise’
Hawke surpasses ‘Gen X’ label in ‘Before Sunrise’ Actor succeeds in showing diversity, rejects role-model responsibilities By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff His movies may have made him a Generation X icon, but Ethan Hawke doesn’t want to be anybody’s role model. Through his roles in Dead Poets’ Society, Reality Bites, and the current Before […]
Cast, fans face the facts of ‘so-called life’
Cast, fans face the facts of ‘so-called life’ Ratings overrule quality in determining fate of critically acclaimed television program By Gaby Mora Daily Bruin Staff On the ABC television show "My So-Called Life," lead character Angela Chase (played by Claire Danes) is in love with an unattainable guy, questions the authenticity of life and is […]