Friday, October 30, 1998 ‘Boys’ Life’ examines men, relationships THEATER: Lives of three characters cause laughter, personal evaluation By Erin Beatty Daily Bruin Contributor The Zoo Theater feels something like a sardine can. Read more...

Friday, October 30, 1998 Italian opera "Falstaff" comes home after 16 years REVIEW: Verdi’s comedy from 19th century still wins laughs from crowds By John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor Giuseppe Verdi’s "Falstaff" occupies a special place in the world of opera. Read more...

Friday, October 30, 1998 Trinity gives UCLA campus taste of true Irish tradition DANCE: Royce Hall show will help troupe receive accolades, credit its due By Danielle Myer Daily Bruin Contributor If a psychologist administered a word association test with the phrase "Irish Dance," the average person would immediately think "Riverdance." But the popular Irish step-dancing show isn’t the only step-group on the block. Read more...

Friday, October 30, 1998 Author explores thriving vampire culture BOOKS: Phenomenon captivates scholars, younger crowds alike By Stacy Sare Daily Bruin Contributor Perched in a Westwood hotel room, author Katherine Ramsland (who calls herself Malefika) wears a pewter skeleton head with red, piercing eyes around her neck and a ring from a vampire ghost on her finger. Read more...

Friday, October 30, 1998 Hard Wood Vampires quench audiences’ thirst for a bloody good time By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Put away your crosses and get rid of your garlic, because this Halloween, director John Carpenter is bringing out a new brand of vampires, complete with a less-than-heroic hero. Read more...

Thursday, October 29, 1998 Inspired idea lets magic of Shakespeare vanish into thin air THEATER: Å’Seance’ stifles enchanting plays in effort to increase accessibility By Erin Beatty Daily Bruin Contributor The English language has changed a bit since the 16th century. Read more...

Thursday, October 29, 1998 Ragged peasants inherit master’s riches in movie FILM: Brilliant direction, talented cast pass down experiences to audience By Ricky Herzog Daily Bruin Contributor A huge inheritance from someone you despise would seem to be an unexpectedly wonderful blessing, but life is always more complicated than that. Read more...