Thursday, January 22, 1998 ‘Sex, Drugs and Democracy’ exposes Holland’s alternative FILM: Nation has legalized some drugs, prostitution, porn to help regulate problems, educate By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff While our government is still arguing over the best ways to fight the apparent drug problem, teenage pregnancy and abortion rates in the United States, another country is basking in what it feels is a solution to those very same goals. Read more...

Thursday, January 22, 1998 Two guitar players strum their stuff MUSIC: Different styles, same quality standards lead to great joint sound By Ai Goldsmith Daily Bruin contributor Steve Morse and Manuel Barrueco: two names that link separate worlds of music. Read more...

Thursday, January 22, 1998 Meet documentarian in real life and through his movies FILM: Albert Maysles series to feature direct cinema, panel, workshop By William Li Daily Bruin Contributor No scripts. Read more...

Thursday, January 22, 1998 Ex-con Socrates ponders life in new Mosley novel BOOK: Poignant series of vignettes bare insight to truths of urban living By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff It’s hard to imagine spending 27 years in prison, then being released onto the streets of Watts to make a living foraging for aluminum cans. Read more...

Wednesday, January 21, 1998 A & E Briefs FILM Comic book signing On Saturday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., independent film writer/director Kevin Smith ("Clerks," "Mallrats" and "Chasing Amy") and artist Jim Mahfood will be at the Golden Apple comic book megastore on Melrose Avenue. Read more...

Wednesday, January 21, 1998 Film course utilizes personal experiences for instruction CLASS Students take more active approach in dealing with ethical issues on TV By Jammie Salagubang Daily Bruin Contributor Professor Robert Trachinger sits relaxed but professional on his desk while addressing his students. Read more...

Wednesday, January 21, 1998 ‘Oscar and Lucinda’ portrays no ordinary love story FILM Tragic project weathers search for cast, shooting movie By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Films can languish in pre-production anywhere from several months to several decades. Read more...