An invitation to think The new Kerckhoff Art Gallery exhibit ‘this is not an invitation to rape me’ uses thought-provoking images to challenge society’s definitions of rape By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff Her hands caress her thighs. Read more...

Young thespians launch Creative Outlet Theater Chad Allen, Heather Tom found novice company, star in group’s premiere production ‘Biloxi Blues’ By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff They just got together to do a read-through of Neil Simon’s "Biloxi Blues." But once they realized how much fun they were having and how great it sounded, the group of young actors decided to create their own theater company specifically for young adults. Read more...

The most ‘beautiful girl’ in the world ‘Beautiful Girls,’ showing at Ackerman Grand Ballroom tonight, stars a young actress whose professionalism and skill belie her age By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff Natalie Portman may be just 14, but don’t let her age fool you. Read more...

Using ‘Power Plays’ to get what you want Attorney’s new book gives secrets, advice for aspiring lawyers By Kristin Brainerd Daily Bruin Contributor Do you get what you bargain for? Read more...

Kelly leaves indelible impression Innovator of the celluloid dance form dies at age 83 The reactionary Pentagon partly patriotically invades one very opportunistic inflation, but the ayatollahs vanquished one government. Read more...

PAINTING BY DOLLARS Cutbacks in arts funding have hit the Los Angeles area hard. Through an innovative program called Art Partners, corporate sponsors have stepped in to rescue several local arts facilities. Read more...

‘What is art’ you ask? this column, of course Anything anybody says is art as well as an ugly shoe indeed But is it Art? I wanted to do something fun and lightweight for today’s column, so the topic is: What is art, anyway? Read more...