Friday, February 20, 1998 Pumping ivory MUSIC: Leon Bates applies concentration and stamina to his careers as both a pianist and a bodybuilder By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor When someone talks to concert pianist Leon Bates, the question invariably is asked: How much do you bench? Read more...

Friday, February 20, 1998 Grapevine You may have noticed that Grapevine was on hiatus last week. Grapevine had a hot Valentine’s Day date, so we gave it the day off. Read more...

Friday, February 20, 1998 Nova Cafe is stellar getaway RESTAURANT: Sci-fi look, tasty food contribute to comfortable ambience By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor A steaming cup of espresso. Read more...

Friday, February 20, 1998 Stage is this group’s playground as it turns in top-notch performance MUSIC: Opening act Lincoln sets perfect tone for New York-based band By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff It’s as simple as a poppies. Read more...

Thursday, February 19, 1998 China, U.S. open dialogue about movies FIML: Goal is to deepen understanding, develop relationship between countries By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Contributor There’s more to Chinese cinema than a wealth of Jackie Chan movies and John Woo films. Read more...

Thursday, February 19, 1998 ‘Beauty’ uses past to illuminate present FILM: Director explores 16th-century ‘whores,’ paradox of modern day By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Contributor It follows the traditions of "Pretty Woman" and "Leaving Las Vegas." But these dangerous beauties live in Renaissance Venice. Read more...

Thursday, February 19, 1998 Filmmaker Julie Davis does exactly what she has to do FILM: Director feels few works explore sex lives of heterosexual women By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Contributor Standing in a freezing cold phone booth in the middle of Sequoia National Park at night, Julie Davis was getting something done. Read more...