Tuesday, April 9, 1996 Jim and Roy’s saga passes trial phase of MTV season successBy Jason Packman Daily Bruin Contributor Meet Jim. He’s just your typical urban dweller, with all your typical urban problems. But there is one big difference between you and Jim: his head. He has a huge head, a head big enough […]
Category Archives: Arts
Linking Cultures half a world apart
Tuesday, April 9, 1996 Now showing in the Kerckhoff Gallery With a little help from her computer, artist Rosemarie McKeon explores the world of the Ngunnawal people in the Kerckhoff Art Gallery’s newest exhibit, ‘On Ngunnawal Land’By Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Contributor Even though a computer isn’t traditionally as artistic a tool as a paintbrush […]
Actress whips up ‘Slice’ of Asian American pie
Tuesday, April 9, 1996 Ex-"Friend" brings autobiographical play to campus ThursdayBy Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Ex-"Friend" and girlfriend Lauren Tom isn’t happy about being dumped. "Tell them to come see Julie and support Ross’ ex-girlfriend!" the actress says of her role on the hit TV sitcom. But the days of lamenting are over. Tom […]
Friday brings new meaning to eclectic
Monday, April 8, 1996 Artist and his latest album ‘Shag Tobacco’ defy any definitionBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Having fronted a ground-breaking punk band, opened two bizarre after-hours clubs, and constructed two movie soundtracks, it should be to no one’s surprise that Gavin Friday doesn’t make music that fits into any one category. "You […]
Professor Blausteins astic dogma
Sunday, April 7, 1996 By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff Funky little dogs. UCLA professor Joseph Blaustein began incorporating funky little dogs in his paintings during the last few years. "For me they had meanings," Blaustein says. "I saw a picture in the paper of a woman in Bosnia holding a poodle. The dogs […]
Rapper busts out of behind-the-scenes role
Sunday, April 7, 1996 After work on TLC, Public Enemy albums, Busta Rhymes has own releaseBy Meredith Ransburg Daily Bruin Contributor For rapper Busta Rhymes, hip hop is not just music  it’s a lifestyle, a culture. "You know what’s the dope hip hop when you understand it. Then you can represent," says Busta Rhymes […]
Chili Peppers deliver one hot performance
Sunday, April 7, 1996 Sold-out show’s playlist focuses on material from band’s latest albumBy Sona Stepanian Daily Bruin Contributor The Forum rocked and grooved to the rhythms of the Red Hot Chili Peppers last Thursday night as the band played a sold out show for thousands of enthusiastic fans. The Chili Peppers, along with Dave […]