Friday, January 30, 1998 Major Decisions THEATER: Some students majoring in theater feel confined, but many determined actors find other ways to get onstage By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff UCLA’s School of Theater, Film & Television ranks No. Read more...

Friday, January 30, 1998 Tortilla Grill serves up favorites at friendly cost RESTAURANT: Simplicity, charm, traditional Mexican food mix well at Venice grill By Jessica Holt Daily Bruin Contributor Pastel-colored houses line a cobblestoned street. Read more...

Friday, January 30, 1998 Live music, comedy brings Westwood to life PERFORMERS: Restaurants, clubs bring professional bands, host open mikes to lure UCLA students By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Tonight, you have no tests to study for or papers to write. Read more...

Friday, January 30, 1998 Screenscene FILM: "Four Days in September" Directed by Bruno Barreto Starring Alan Arkin, Pedro Cardoso and Fernanda Torres It’s rare when an audience sympathizes with the kidnappers, the victim and the government’s secret agent/torturer all in one film. Read more...

Thursday, January 29, 1998 ‘Dharma’ lacks power to enlighten readers BOOK: Lesser-known Kerouac collection falls short of previous work By Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor The unveiling of an unseen work by Jack Kerouac is undoubtedly a publishing event, and Viking has certainly given "Some of the Dharma" an attractive presentation. Read more...

Thursday, January 29, 1998 Cafe Noir offers potluck of musical styles MUSIC: Band confirms mixing genres makes for tasty listening experience By Alicia Roca Daily Bruin Contributor It is not often that a band applies the principles of cooking to music. Read more...

Thursday, January 29, 1998 Here now MUSIC: Oasis wages a rockin’ battle for staying power By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Contributor In England, the rock’n’roll band Oasis, who played a sold-out gig at the Universal Amphitheater on Tuesday night, has the distinction of being a public demigod. Read more...