Thursday, October 2, 1997 Novel sluggishly trudges through bleak existence BOOK: Clever language supports lone character’s dejected, apathetic life By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff His mom dies. Read more...

Thursday, October 2, 1997 Fantastic Voyage OPERA: A riverboat full of passengers takes its real-world problems into the enchanted Amazon rainforest in Daniel Catan’s opera, "Florencia en el Amazonas" By John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor It’s difficult to stick a label on Daniel Catan’s "Florencia en el Amazonas." The opera, which will have its L.A. Read more...

Thursday, October 2, 1997 Rick James charges up fans with electrifying performance MUSIC: Audience goes wild over the Super Freak’s provocative behavior By Ryan Jackson Daily Bruin Contributor Mr. Read more...

Thursday, October 2, 1997 For Luna, life on tour loses touch with reality MUSIC: Band entertains fans, keeps shows fresh by mixing up song sets By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Life on the road can be lonely. Read more...

Thursday, October 2, 1997 Oliver Stone’s latest turns over new leaf FILM:Director attracts A-list cast to low-budget departure from his norm By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Conspiracy theorist. Read more...

Thursday, October 2, 1997 Controversy seems to be inescapable for filmmaker FILM By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff While "U-Turn" has plenty of exciting cliff-hangers, Hollywood seemed more interested in reported backstage theatrics that occurred during the making of this little $20-million movie. Read more...

Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Fledgling director Kelley finally hatches ‘Locusts’ FILM: Tragedy reaches screen after decade’s toil, with Vaughn in the lead By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff It’s all in the timing. Read more...