Monday, November 17, 1997 10,000 Maniacs heat up stage, mix new, old styles MUSIC: Despite shaky start, new singer gels with band, pleases crowdBy Sharon Genadinik Daily Bruin Contributor No Natalie Merchant, not the same … not true. Read more...

Monday, November 17, 1997 Searching for meaning beneath novelty’s skin COLUMN: As everything changes, people come or go, amusement wears off I wear my KISS Army three quarter length T-shirt because it’s a novelty. Read more...

Monday, November 17, 1997 Actress explores the unexpected FILM: ‘Nick and Jane’ discovers new facets of identity in romanceBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff After an identity crisis and a boring summer, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson made a decision ­ to become an actress. Read more...

Friday, November 14, 1997 Hostel hospitality A diverse group of travellers are attracted to Los Angeles’ youth hostels for their affordability, ambient atmosphere and promise of life experiencesBy Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor Sunday in Philadelphia: stay in a nice youth hostel. Read more...

Friday, November 14, 1997 Maui Beach Cafe offers authentic Hawaiian flavor, exotic ambiance RESTAURANT: New addition to Westwood’s variety of cuisines provides a techno-style luau tasteBy Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff The endearingly nicknamed "Buck Fifty Subs" (aka Roll In) is cheap, outdoors and welcomes all UCLA night owls. Read more...

Friday, November 14, 1997 "The Jackal" Directed by Michael Caton-Jones Starring Bruce Willis and Richard Gere "The Jackal" looks like a stereotypical action movie, what with its heartless killer-for-hire antagonist, its convict-with-a-heart-of-gold hero and a few rotten-toothed, smug-faced Russian villains. Read more...

Friday, November 14, 1997 Witty, light-hearted comedy proves its learning THEATER: ‘Ladies’ satire still sparkles with insight in latest local productionBy Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor "The Learned Ladies" is an oddity in Moliere’s canon. Read more...