Thursday, October 24, 1996 BOOK: Coffee-table tome by the author of ‘Martini’ takes stylish look at trendBy Susan Lee Daily Bruin Contributor Once the trademark accessory of overweight political bosses, cigars are regaining popularity in all social spheres. Read more...

Thursday, October 24, 1996A violin extravaganzaUCLA Center for the Performing Arts Midori, a world-class violinist, made her debut at the New York Philharmonic when she was 11 years old. Read more...

Thursday, October 24, 1996 MUSIC: Tour hopes to bring deserved acclaim to fresh hip-hop groupBy Nelson Saldua Daily Bruin Contributor The music industry offers undeniable proof of the age-old adage ­ "life isn’t fair." A lot of garbage continues to go platinum, while many truly talented artists toil in relative commercial obscurity. Read more...

Wednesday, October 23, 1996 FILM: Director recalls the early years before success with ‘The Conformist’By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff "It’s 50-50" is how Bernardo Bertolucci characterizes the ambivalence of seeing a retrospective of his work. Read more...

Wednesday, October 23, 1996 ART: Kerckhoff showcases ‘Revolutioneyes’ to shed light on unknown heritageBy Amanda Miller Daily Bruin Contributor Artist Eliseo Art Silva knows the significance and depth of Pilipino culture. Read more...

Wednesday, October 23, 1996 SOUNDBITES Catherine Wheel "Like Cats & Dogs" (Mercury) This is an album that every fan must have because of all the beautifully written nostalgic mood songs on it. Read more...

Wednesday, October 23, 1996 In discussing her latest movie, ‘The Associate,’ Whoopi Goldberg shows the film industry for what it is–a business.By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff or each celebrity there is an incident which brings the realization that he or she has arrived. Read more...