Monday, August 10, 1998 ‘First Love’ a rite of passage for promising director FILM: Newcomer’s debut movie sends worthwhile, life-affirming message By Peter Smith Daily Bruin Contributor "First Love, Last Rites" will occupy your imagination and sink you into the sweltering atmosphere of Bayou country southwest of New Orleans. Read more...

Monday, August 10, 1998 Eye of the Storm FILM: Brian De Palma weaves a tale of conspiracy and cover-up amidst heated battles with the Hollywood establishment By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Staff As Detective Rick Santoro and his lady friend race out of the crowded service elevator of the fictional Atlantic City Arena, an enormous tidal wave crashes over the nearby Boardwalk and into the small compartment, forcing the intrepid policeman under thousands of gallons of rushing water. Read more...

Monday, August 10, 1998 Squirrel Nut Zippers swing into the Palace with unstoppable energy MUSIC: Band plays exciting set, thrills appreciative audience with past hits, songs from new album By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff From horns, bass and drums, a beat develops into a frenzy of jazzy rhythms. Read more...

Monday, August 3, 1998 Native American writers tackle hostile film scene ON-CAMPUS: Sundance workshop fights against prejudices, stereotypes By Laura Noguera Daily Bruin Staff A generation of pop culture-bred filmgoers knew Native Americans as one-dimensional foils to pioneering heroes, portrayed at extremes of bloodthirsty trickiness or stoicism. Read more...

Monday, August 3, 1998 Stevie Nicks delights with mix of old, new MUSIC: Rock legend gives enchanting performance for enthusiastic audience By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff Stevie Nicks, rock’s long-reigning gypsy, charmed the socks off of the capacity crowd at the Universal Amphitheater last Monday night with her intimate, retrospective and engaging performance. Read more...

Monday, August 3, 1998 Dudes bring unique humor to big screen FILM: ‘BASEketball’ stars find Hollywood success on big screen, television By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Staff Through all the media accounts surrounding their meteoric rise to fame, the so-called "South Park Guys," Trey Parker and Matt Stone, haven’t changed much since their formative years. Read more...

Monday, August 3, 1998 Making the right choice MUSIC: Belgian rock band K’s Choice draws from emotion and personal experience to define their ‘straightforward’ style in their latest album ‘Cocoon Crash’ By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Staff She strides into the room, her wild, bleached mane damp from a long day of interviews and rehearsal. Read more...