Monday, November 24, 1997 In his own way, author interprets work of Proust BOOK: Botton’s book gives hints on self-help through examplesBy Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor Northrop Frye, in his book "The Natural Perspective," suggests that there are two types of critics: those for whom the study of literature is a conventionalized and entertaining […]
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Musical digs into lives of famous assassins
Friday, November 21, 1997 Musical digs into lives of famous assassins THEATER: Student production focuses on killers of American presidents in a striking manner By Jammie Salagbang Daily Bruin Contributor "Everybody’s got the right to be happy,/Don’t be mad, life’s not as bad as it seems./If you keep your goal in sight/You can climb to […]
Drugstore “Cowboy”
Friday, November 21, 1997 Drugstore "Cowboy" MUSIC: British group Jamiroquai draws 6,000 to Los Angeles concert By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Contributor Something jazzy swept into Los Angeles Wednesday night, something dancy, luring six thousand nubile bodies to Universal Amphitheater, and something smooth fused it all together into one giant party. That something was the […]
Bimbetta modernizes classical
Friday, November 21, 1997 Bimbetta modernizes classical MUSIC: All-woman group melds elements of popular culture and feminism with old, old songs By Laura Noguera Daily Bruin Contributor Classical music and modern feminism. It may seem like an unlikely pairing, but for the five members of Bimbetta, a group of all-female musicians, it makes perfect sense. […]
Speedy service at Cuban eatery hampers food’s quality, taste
Friday, November 21, 1997 Speedy service at Cuban eatery hampers food’s quality, taste RESTAURANT: Versailles, while popular, leaves something to be desired By J. Jioni Palmer Daily Bruin Senior Staff Drive past Motor and Venice any Friday or Saturday night and you’re bound to encounter a mass of people outside of Versailles. Taking its name […]
Comedy that stops traffic
Friday, November 21, 1997 Comedy that stops traffic COMEDY: … traffic violators, that is. Stand-up comics find traffic school a prime forum for humor. By Jeremy Engel Daily Bruin Contributor Saturday night: A comedian steps on stage as the lights go down in a smoky theater. People sit at tables, sipping cocktails. The comedian grabs […]
Alumnus, new singer launch debut album by their own record label
Friday, November 21, 1997 Alumnus, new singer launch debut album by their own record label MUSIC: Third-year law student is also the head of his own company, ‘doing quite well’ By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Some college students work part-time jobs while attending school. A few take on full-time careers. But only the insane […]