Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Excess, drama to mark presentations of Puccini, Rossini masterpiecesBy Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Contributor Prepare for a surplus of drama, intrigue, tragedy and comedy this weekend when two great Italian composers heap on passionate emotions ­ opera style. Read more...

Tuesday, April 16, 1996 By Nisha Gopalan Daily Bruin Contributor Given the innumerable punk-pop bands emerging out of the New York scene, one wonders what makes The Goops so special. Read more...

Tuesday, April 16, 1996 By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Mike Jerrick is a TV junkie. He watches CNN, is an avid sports fan and even has his own talk show. Read more...

Tuesday, April 16, 1996 After years of unleashing their patented blend of sarcasm on the worst films in history, the heroes of ‘Mystery Science Theatre 3000′ take on the big screen.By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Staff Some pretty strange fan mail has been sent to "Mystery Science Theater 3000" creators Jim Mallon and Trace Beaulieu. Read more...

Tuesday, April 16, 1996 Poet to read works at Friday’s UCLA Poetry ExtravaganzaBy Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff Scott Holstad knows how to play to his audience. Read more...

Tuesday, April 16, 1996 Riki Rachtman drops late-night "Loveline" to play host for unique brand of TV talk show featuring original celebrity-driven coverageBy Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Stick Riki Rachtman in a group of people and he’s sure to stand out. Read more...

Tuesday, April 16, 1996 Jane and Anna Campion are sisters, but their similarities end there. While Jane prefers pretty period pieces, Anna turns to modern-day shame, guilt and criminal behavior in her first film, ‘loaded.’ By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Contributor Anna Campion isn’t one to mince words. Read more...