Thursday, January 14, 1999 Like a rock, genre lingers in current recording trends MUSIC: Hip hop, R&B integrate styles, methods with sounds from old era Over a long and particularly dry vacation, I found myself stuck in front of the television far more frequently than I’d like to admit. One notably dismal night, I happened […]
Category Archives: Arts
Sound bites
Thursday, January 14, 1999 Sound bites Jewel, "Spirit" In the past three years, what artist has sold ten million copies of their debut album and followed it up by publishing a collection of poems which reached the N.Y. Times best-seller list? Love her or hate her, the baby-faced Jewel is back with her sophomore project, […]
Zen the Alien beams into The Gig for Monday night show
Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Zen the Alien beams into The Gig for Monday night show MUSIC: Group reveals passion for performance despite meager turnout By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Senior Staff Monday nights are slow, even in a fast town like Los Angeles. Clubs tend to run crappy acts, if they bother to open their […]
Children’s movies aren’t just for kids anymore
Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Children’s movies aren’t just for kids anymore COLUMN: Misleading ads bring youngsters to films that contain adult content As an innocent little pudgy-faced five-year-old, I skipped into the movie theater to watch "Bambi" with giddy anticipation. This majestic wonderland was my rare treat of buttered popcorn, an endless box of gummy […]
Factory outlet
Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Factory outlet FEATURE: The Laugh Factory offers an opportunity to relieve the pain and grief of Matthew Shepard’s death with a benefit in his honor By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff As the old cliche rings, laughter always helps soothe the pains of tragic memories. It truly becomes the best medicine […]
Murder, insanity add twists to tale of lexicographer, origin of dictionary
Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Murder, insanity add twists to tale of lexicographer, origin of dictionary BOOKS: Author Simon Winchester sheds light on the creation of tome By Stacy Sare Daily Bruin Contributor The 20th century is convenient. It is easy to look up the meaning and the origin of words just by opening a dictionary, […]
Band proves dark side of rock can still be fun
Tuesday, January 12, 1999 Band proves dark side of rock can still be fun MUSIC: Strong stage presence lends clout to Placebo’s long set By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff Whether wearing a little goth or a little drag, the music rocks just the same. Placebo remains one of the few bands that rises above […]