Kids laugh, learn, love ‘Penelope’

Thursday, March 13, 1997 THEATER: Fun musical carries message of pride to disadvantaged youthBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff Think of playwright Dorothy Nichols as everyone’s favorite kindergarten teacher: bright-eyed and perky, always with something positive to say. Now get the same cast who gyrated to ’70s pop rock in last quarter’s "Godspell" to […]

An Independent Edge

Thursday, March 13, 1997 OSCARS: Academy members break the silence about the ins and outs of the voting processBy Esther Hui Daily Bruin Contributor It is a mystery. Just how does one become a part of this secret society known as the "Academy," and what is it like once you’re a member? Actually, it’s not […]

Urinals join punk rock resurgence with new release

Thursday, March 13, 1997 MUSIC: Band with meager beginnings at Dykstra Hall talent show helped shape early scene of genreBy Tom Komaromi Daily Bruin Contributor Imagine attending UCLA in 1978 and forming a joke punk rock band in Dykstra Hall with your buddies. This was probably common, but imagine eventually sharing bills with the Descendents, […]

Pasadena hosts first American World Animation Celebration

Monday, March 10, 1997 FESTIVAL: Events include competition, workshops, job networking, awardsBy Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor While some are awaiting the Academy Awards this spring, the animation community is eagerly anticipating an awards ceremony of their own ­ the first annual World Animation Celebration. Animation directors, producers, artists, actors and fans will gather in […]

ŒCity¹ actress stops at nothing to achieve new acting experience

Monday, March 10, 1997 FILM: ‘Golden’ Janssen has eye out for roles that will strengthen her skillsBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor Some actors will stop at nothing to win a role. If an actor feels passionate enough about playing a certain character, there is nothing that will stop him or her from trying to […]

Running on Empty

Monday, March 10, 1997 By Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor What becomes of kids who run away? What is life really like on the streets? Do these questions even matter, since out of sight, these kids can perhaps stay out of mind? Instead of brushing runaways and their ordeals under the carpet, photographer Jim Goldberg […]