Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Children’s movies aren’t just for kids anymore COLUMN: Misleading ads bring youngsters to films that contain adult content As an innocent little pudgy-faced five-year-old, I skipped into the movie theater to watch "Bambi" with giddy anticipation. Read more...

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Factory outlet FEATURE: The Laugh Factory offers an opportunity to relieve the pain and grief of Matthew Shepard’s death with a benefit in his honor By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff As the old cliche rings, laughter always helps soothe the pains of tragic memories. Read more...

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Murder, insanity add twists to tale of lexicographer, origin of dictionary BOOKS: Author Simon Winchester sheds light on the creation of tome By Stacy Sare Daily Bruin Contributor The 20th century is convenient. Read more...

Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Zen the Alien beams into The Gig for Monday night show MUSIC: Group reveals passion for performance despite meager turnout By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Senior Staff Monday nights are slow, even in a fast town like Los Angeles. Read more...

Tuesday, January 12, 1999 Ideal soprano brightens colors of fading ‘Butterfly’ THEATER: L.A. Opera, Watanabe bring Puccini favorite back to the stage By John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor Her house may need a new coat of paint and her porch could use some carpentry work, but L.A. Read more...

Tuesday, January 12, 1999 L.A. masses just can’t get enough from entrancing Depeche Mode MUSIC: Gritty ’80s band electrifies audience with dreamy vocals, energy By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff Sometimes the old shines just as brightly as the new. Read more...

Tuesday, January 12, 1999 Save the best for last Studios release most promising films of 1998 in year-end rush as Academy Awards ceremony draws near By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Staff Every December, it begins anew. Read more...