Monday, 6/9/97 New palette of programs broadens arts studies ARTS: Changes reflect trend toward merging disciplines By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Staff From Michelangelo to Picasso, Mozart to Bob Marley and "Hello Dolly" to "Jesus Christ Superstar," it’s pretty much a given that art imitates life and social change. Read more...

Monday, 6/9/97 UCLA graduates thriving in not-so-menacing job market ARTS: Students find employment in entertainment industry, credit school for enhancing prospects By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff After four or more years in college, most arts majors have been tormented with the sarcastic question, "Oh, so you’re looking for a career in food service?" Yet, while they recognize the upcoming challenges the "real world" will present, many UCLA graduating seniors are tackling the job hunt head on. Read more...

Thursday, 6/5/97 Student finances six-year-old dream of movie-making with winnings Messina features stories from his own life in ‘Grandma and Me’ By John Nein Daily Bruin Contributor It’s a crazy thing trying to finance a film. Read more...

Thursday, 6/5/97 Production measures up with great talent, stagecraft All-female cast delivers surprisingly entertaining, bold play By Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor The lights dim as figures clothed in black nuns’ habits make their entrances. Read more...

Thursday, 6/5/97 Revival of ‘West Side Story’ preserves charm of original Classic tale of star-crossed lovers comes back in international tour By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff There’s nothing new about the latest national tour of "West Side Story." The sets, costumes, choreography and even the most minute blocking are the same as they were 40 years ago. Read more...

Thursday, 6/5/97 Titans of gangsta rap storm Billboard Live Comrads open for talented supergroup Westside Connection trio By Jeff Hilger Daily Bruin Contributor Ice Cube, W.C. Read more...

Thursday, 6/5/97 Summer Showcase ‘UCLA Festival ’97: 100 Independent Voices’ highlights student films, animated shorts and offers the UCLA community a chance to check out opportunities in the theater and film industries By Emily Forster and Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff UCLA film students are getting stressed out. Read more...