Thursday, November 13, 1997 Oliver Stone discusses the years of emotional and artistic struggle that went into his autobiographical novel, ‘A Child’s Night Dream’By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Contributor Some 30 years ago, a disturbed 19-year-old student dropped out of Yale to write his autobiography. Read more...

Wednesday, November 12, 1997 Third Eye Blind struts its mush MUSIC Concert delivers high-energy punch with heart-touching ballads By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Contributor It’s always a kick-ass feeling going to a concert expecting one thing but winding up with something louder and stronger. Read more...

Wednesday, November 12, 1997 Paranoia in the basement ART Two groups of artists put their philosophies on display in "The Paranoia Machine," the latest installment in the "By-Product" series of works in Haines Hall’s basement. Read more...

Wednesday, November 12, 1997 ‘Blue Leaves’ shows both sides of insanity THEATER West Coast Ensemble depicts the comedy in tragic situation By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor Insanity is a tricky business. Read more...

Wednesday, November 12, 1997 From street corner to Philharmonia MUSIC World-renowned violinist started by playing for Hostess fruit pies By Ai Goldsmith Daily Bruin Contributor Some musicians play music out of pure pleasure. Read more...

Wednesday, November 12, 1997 ‘He Who Gets Slapped’ also gets claps for some aspects THEATER Though odd, seedy, allegorical drama proves to be intriguing By Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor The Singular Productions repertory company has offered up an intriguing piece of theater with its new translation of Russian playwright Leonid Andreyev’s turn of the century work "He Who Gets Slapped." The play itself, which runs through Dec. Read more...

Wednesday, November 12, 1997 Soundbites Various artists, "The Firm" (Interscope) With the combined efforts of rap veterans Nas Escobar, AZ, Nature and Foxy Brown, it’s no wonder "The Firm" proves to be thick with hard and soft raps, passionate backup vocals and even tidbits of humorous interludes. Read more...