Category Archives: Arts

Today’s society may find ‘House’ foundation weak Henrik Ibsen’s play shows female as doll By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Nora was just a doll. Unfortunately that doll-like quality doesn’t play as well today as it did when the characters of Nora and Torvald Helmer first appeared on stage in the 19th-century productions of […]

Voicing the other side of history Exhibit uses posters to chronicle struggle for human rights By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff The poster depicts an African American man reading a book. A stack of books rise behind him, shackled with chains. Men huddle behind the stack with worried looks on their faces. The caption reads, […]

So ALIVE Although they have never cracked the pop market like their punk offspring, Bad Religion has built a strong following through provocative lyrics, an intense musical style and intriguing political discourse By Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Contributor hile politicians quibble over the degeneracy of today’s rock music and their opponents’ sexual exploits, Bad Religion […]

Fibbers remain true to musical passion Critical acclaim could propel L.A.-based group to commercial success By Olivia Mandel Daily Bruin Contributor Geraldine Fibbers guitarist Daniel Keenan is having a piece of toast while talking on the phone. "I’ll try to be as quiet as possible," he says apologetically. Keenan and the Fibbers, playing a free […]

Playwright takes new approach to civil rights 1968 Memphis strike provides backdrop for one man’s plight By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff OyamO absolutely didn’t want to write another play about Martin Luther King Jr.. Although he feels that King is an important historical figure, OyamO wanted to focus on another side of the […]

Actress Thompson comes to Ackerman Sitcom star shares character insight, time slot jubilance By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff Look! There’s Caroline in Ackerman Union! Lea Thompson has heard this joke before. Her NBC sitcom, "Caroline in the City," premiered in the fall, and she’s heard the same joke ever since then. "Look! There’s Caroline […]

Presidents pull off peachy performance Thursday night’s crowd goes wild over entire playlist By Brian Remick Daily Bruin Contributor Stuff like this doesn’t happen very often. Hundreds of people reciting in melodious harmony: "Millions of peaches – peaches for free – millions of peaches – peaches for free …" Well, maybe it doesn’t happen to […]