A few years ago, a Sigma Alpha Mu, or Sammy, fraternity event probably would have been characterized by a bunch of red cups, a few kegs and a lot of wild undergraduates. Read more...

Second-year student Robbie Jones is an avid collector. A connoisseur, even. But one won’t find postage stamps, foreign coins or vintage baseball cards in his high-rise dorm room. Read more...

On the night of Saturday, March 14, 1885, patrons of London’s Savoy Theatre saw the premiere of William S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur S. Sullivan’s newest light opera, a comic romance set in Japan titled “The Mikado; or, the Town of Titipu.” The librettist-composer duo had already achieved enormous success in both Britain and the United States for their eight previous works together, including the still-performed “H.M.S. Read more...

“Cinderella Man” Directed by Ron Howard Universal Pictures Yes, “Cinderella Man” may be another boxing movie following the Academy Award win of “Million Dollar Baby.” And yes, it may also be another Depression-era underdog tale, reminiscent of “Seabiscuit.” But the film has three elements that render it worthy of its own attention and perhaps even its own Oscar consideration: Russell Crowe, Paul Giamatti and director Ron Howard. Read more...

“Rock School” Directed by Don Argott Newmarket Films Just about any film can be defined by one small moment, and the achingly funny and genuine documentary “Rock School” is a perfect example. Read more...

“Demon Days” Gorillaz Virgin Records In 2001, the virtual hip-hop band Gorillaz made its MTV debut with the video “Clint Eastwood,” imprinting the likes of Murdoc and Co. Read more...

I feel like this column has been written before. When the Daily Bruin’s arts and entertainment section switched from a daily page in the newspaper to dB Magazine, a weekly tabloid insert, Anthony Bromberg, the section’s editor at the time, wrote a column to introduce readers to the new format. Read more...