Thursday, February 12, 1998 Performance will be a little naughty, but nice MUSIC: Valentine’s Day show to offer blend of Renaissance, pop culture By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Still looking for something to do on Valentine’s Day? Read more...

Thursday, February 12, 1998 Morrison novel is paradise for readers BOOK: Nobel laureate’s latest shows even more of her amazing talents By Traci Mack and Stan Johnson Jr. Read more...

Thursday, February 12, 1998 ‘God Lives Underwater’ not all washed up MUSIC: With latest album, band hopes to find new success on the West Coast By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Contributor Descending from the vibrant beams of light and echoing notes of rock bliss, a spider makes a bid for fame. Read more...

Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Lounging band makes fans ‘Jump With Joey’ MUSIC: Sultry mix of tunes promise good time, mellow escape for listeners By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Sip a Martini or down a Manhattan. Read more...

Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Blues artist Jonny Lang quietly upstaged by outstanding opening act MUSIC: Guitar prodigy exudes energy and talent, needs to curb undue exaggeration By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff It’s rare that the opening act’s performance eclipses that of the headlining artist’s, but at the House of Blues last Friday, singer/songwriter Matthew Ryan did just that. Read more...

Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Academy announcments waken interest in Oscars FILM: ‘Titanic’ makes big splash with 14 nominations, while surprise choices confound contenders, press By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff There are few things that people will wake up early in the morning for. Read more...

Wednesday, February 11, 1998 UCLA grad gives audiences food for thought FILM: Smith’s impassioned social perspectives garner accolades, engage viewers By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Contributor For 10 years, documentarian, photographer and UCLA grad William Tyler Smith has filmed unlikely subject matter. Read more...