Thursday, 5/1/97 Soundbites Various artists "Gypsy Passion – New Flamenco" (Narada) This compilation features artists from all over the world who are at the forefront of new flamenco – Jesse Cook, Armik and, of course, Ottmar Liebert, among many others. Read more...

Wednesday, 4/30/97 The Orb travels deep into universe of experimentation Sample-driven band begins world tour despite missing home By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor While most people consider second-hand stores and television sources of entertainment, the Orb considers them sources of music. Read more...

Wednesday, 4/30/97 ‘Breakdown’ lets actor Russell confront his own fear Star plays character who gets stuck in middle of desert during car trip By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor One of the biggest worries that people have in taking cross-country road trips is having their car break down in the middle of nowhere. Read more...

Wednesday, 4/30/97 Soundbites Various artists "Gypsy Passion – New Flamenco" (Narada) This compilation features artists from all over the world who are at the forefront of new flamenco – Jesse Cook, Armik and, of course, Ottmar Liebert, among many others. Read more...

Wednesday, 4/30/97 Pop U2’s new "PopMart" show promises to rival the "ZooTV" tour with impressive special effects and the band’s renowned stage presence. By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Contributor If you needed any proof that U2 is still the world’s most dynamic and exciting live band, Monday night’s PopMart show in San Diego was the place to be. Read more...

Wednesday, 4/30/97 Digital murals depict Estrada Courts’ history Students document family values, cultural pride in East Los Angeles By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Staff Whether you’re passing one on a freeway, darting past it in an airport or simply admiring the way it livens up the drab decor of an office building, murals have the power to communicate. Read more...

Tuesday, 4/29/97 Childhood interest in special effects fuels kids’ movie Tony Gardner’s lifelong hobby proves profitable as well as fun By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor Imagine being a kid and waking up in a magical wonderland where you are immediately befriended by five giant talking kangaroos. Read more...