Friday, September 26, 1997 Film defines identity of a diverse Asian America FILM: Artist canvasses nation to measure cultural mix By William Li Daily Bruin Contributor Standing in front of the Statue of Liberty, Renee Tajima-Pena begins with a voice-over: "To tell you the truth, I never would have been born if it wasn’t for a mob of Asian-haters." This first line of narration from Tajima-Pena’s new documentary film, "My America … or honk if you love Buddha" sounds a lot like an opening for another radical white-bashing diatribe, doesn’t it? Read more...

Friday, September 26, 1997 A&E Briefs ARTS: O’Bannon appearing on TV Ex-UCLA basketball team captain Ed O’Bannon will make an appearance as himself in an episode of "Unhappily Every After." O’Bannon will be the professional commentator for one of Ryan’s (Kevin Connolly) games. Read more...

Monday, September 22, 1997 From ivory towers to hipper hangouts ACCESIBILITY: Museums hope to lighten image, attract younger visitors By Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Contributor Your stiff leather shoes squeak on the linoleum, breaking the reverent hush. Read more...

Monday, September 22, 1997 Adult entertainment industry draws varied student opinions PORNOGRAPHY: Despite criticism, pornography remains billion-dollar business By Adam Yamaguchi Daily Bruin Senior Staff An attractive, busty woman enters. Read more...

Monday, September 22, 1997 Harmony, Not Thugs RAP: By Jeff Hilger Daily Bruin Contributor When music historians look back at the second half of the ’90s, hip-hop and rap may be the music genres to dominate the history books. Read more...

Monday, September 22, 1997 Rent COMMENTARY: The holiday musical ‘Rent’ combines many elements of American culture while transcending ethnicity, sexuality. By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff hristmas is coming early this year – in the form of "Rent," a holiday musical that has good cause to celebrate. Read more...

Monday, September 22, 1997 College reps link listeners to source of new sounds STUDENTS: Students help promote bands, open doors at record labels By Jeremy Engel Daily Bruin Contributor Music blasts from the speakers at noon on a sunny day in Westwood Plaza. Read more...