Thursday, March 5, 1998 Burke draws on Bruin roots to establish its own identity MUSIC: By reuniting and adding members, band has newfound success By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Contributor Lounging on the familiar steps of Kerckhoff, enjoying Southern California weather at its finest, UCLA alumni offer some words of wisdom on how to survive […]
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Latest from Grisham too similar to ‘The Firm’
Thursday, March 5, 1998 Latest from Grisham too similar to ‘The Firm’ BOOK: Ready-made for a movie, ‘Street Lawyer’ follows the standard formula By Christopher Bates Daily Bruin Contributor John Grisham’s new book, "The Street Lawyer," tells the story of a young lawyer who battles an evil corporation and, because of his incredible savvy as […]
British dance company puts modern spin on classic techniques
Thursday, March 5, 1998 British dance company puts modern spin on classic techniques DANCE: Troupe celebrates artistry, takes an unlikely mix of ballet and Rolling Stones music to new levels By Jessie Blank Daily Bruin Contributor Classical dancers gracefully swirl and leap, plie and pirouette – all to the music of the Rolling Stones? Paying […]
Spain brings National Ballet to L.A. for anniversary show
Thursday, March 5, 1998 Spain brings National Ballet to L.A. for anniversary show DANCE: New artistic director offers company creativity, enthusiasm By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff A career in ballet starts early. Most dancers begin training at four or five years old and then go professional in their early teens. But for 31-year-old Spanish […]
Moments in the
Thursday, March 5, 1998 Moments in the THEATER: UCLA’s Musical Theatre Workshop ventures into the woods to stage Stephen Sondheim’s comedic collage of fairy tales By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff think the audience is going to pick up on a sense of self reliance," muses first-year theater student Lawrence Long. "And also a […]
Asian Americans in media to be honored
Thursday, March 5, 1998 Asian Americans in media to be honored FILM: Organization aims to raise awareness, break down stereotypes By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Finding an Asian American on a television show or in a movie is like winning the jackpot in Vegas. Very rare. But Asian Americans have been making progress in […]
Risky, risque animation seeks to expose normally taboo topics
Thursday, March 5, 1998 Risky, risque animation seeks to expose normally taboo topics FILM: Works offer array of styles ranging from ridiculous to disturbing By Teron Hide Daily Bruin Contributor When the public thinks of animation, images of blue genies, Greek gods, a hunchback and a frightening beast usually come to mind. Manga Entertainment enters […]