Thursday, November 6, 1997 ‘Starship Troopers’ battle bugs for the planet FILM: Paul Verhoeven’s trademark violence showcased in movie By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Contributor Director Paul Verhoeven never contents himself to make mere action films. Read more...

Wednesday, November 5, 1997 Wilde’s classic sets stage for color-blind act THEATER Cast of African Americans presented as actors, not stereotypes By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor It’s unfortunate that even in a more racially enlightened society, (though probably never color-blind) we still see mostly white casts in our movies, television and theater. Read more...

Wednesday, November 5, 1997 LaBelle’s spirit, energy shine at sold-out show MUSIC Singer captivates crowd with combination of old and new material By Stan Johnson Jr. Read more...

Wednesday, November 5, 1997 "Pearls" of wisdom THEATER Playwright Richard Foreman explains why theater is a frustrating medium and how this fuels his own work, including ‘Pearls for Pigs’ By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff It can’t be easy being Richard Foreman. Read more...

Wednesday, November 5, 1997 UCLA pianist to perform at piece’s world premiere MUSIC Walter Ponce to play Piano Sonata No. 8 composed by Paul Reale By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Listening to the radio can be a lesson in repetition. Read more...

Wednesday, November 5, 1997 Soundbites Janet Jackson, "The Velvet Rope" (Virgin) While Michael Jackson stews away in his mediocre music and helpless insecurities, his sister Janet has been making some of pop’s finest records. Read more...

Tuesday, November 4, 1997 Behind the wheel THEATER The UCLA alumni-driven comedy, "Black Camaros on Interstate 15" allows writer Luis Reyes to put his personal experiences on stage. Read more...