Monday, January 27, 1997 BOOK: Comprehensive new guide to auditioning provides useful adviceBy Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor For an actor, the most difficult part of showbiz is the audition process. Read more...

Friday, January 24, 1997 With two sweet albums and a litany of tours under their belt, will Cake get the recognition they deserve?By Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff During his days as a Bruin, Vince Di Fiore’s only musical endeavor was playing the harmonica on the way to class or track practice. Read more...

Friday, January 24, 1997 MUSIC: Show with the Kronos Quartet gives how-to instructions on ‘drumpet’ building from common itemsBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor When most people look at a plastic spoon, a straw and a Slurpee dome, all they see is a pile of junk. Read more...

Friday, January 24, 1997 "Gridlock’d" Directed by Vondie Curtis Hall Starring Tupac Shakur, Tim Roth Sometimes movies try to straddle more substance than they can handle. Read more...

Thursday, January 23, 1997 RESTAURANT: Variety, casual ambiance add to appeal of Venice eateryBy Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor For the hungry UCLA student, the convenience of Westwood Village has a lot to offer. Read more...

Thursday, January 23, 1997 DANCE: Tour to partake in spellbinding spiritual performance at theaterBy Susan Lee Daily Bruin Contributor Like a twister touching down briefly, the Whirling Dervishes pause to perform for a sold-out audience Friday at the Wadsworth Theater before spinning off along their 13-city North American tour. Read more...

Thursday, January 23, 1997 FILM: Actor-director prefers behind-the-scenes role in biographical moviemakingBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor To act or direct, that is the question. It is also a difficult decision for most people in Hollywood to make. Read more...