Tuesday, August 4


Penn and Teller possess talent, but show is a few cards short of full deck

Courtesy of Nederlander Penn and Teller are coming to the Wilshire Theatre in Beverly Hills for a one week engagement. By Siddarth Puri Daily Bruin Reporter [email protected] Move over Sigfried and Roy, it’s time to make room for yet another magic show failing comically – “Penn and Teller.” A mélange of optical trickery, forced jokes, sprinkled with a few witty remarks, the show entertained the audience for short periods with its eye-catching antics. Read more...


Living with Energy

CHRIS BACKLEY/Daily Bruin Professor Scott Bartchy’s two-story house sustains itself using solar power. The house, which he calls the "Earthship," comes from his own design and imagination. Read more...


Editor’s Pick: Elliot Smith dishes out ear candy

CHRIS BACKLEY/Daily Bruin Grungy looking long-haired, ex-heroin users do have a place in society. Known best for his Oscar-nominated work for the “Good Will Hunting” soundtrack, Elliot Smith is characterized by his trademark harmonies and angst-filled folk tunes. Read more...



Shootout

By Christopher K. Saroki Daily bruin contributor [email protected] The mapmaker, illuminati and alchemist stare each other down, each with a vision for the final product. Negotiations have failed. Read more...