Thursday, October 16, 1997 ‘Headcrash’s’ bland plot twists hardly a mindbending journey BOOK: Credit due for author Bethke’s science-fiction world creation deducted because of cliched action By Christopher Bates Daily Bruin Contributor The cover of Bruce Bethke’s "Headcrash" touts the book as having won the Philip K. Read more...

Thursday, October 16, 1997 Precocious pianist to play at Shoenberg MUSIC: French-trained Mari Kodama melds technique with emotion By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor Babe Ruth was born to play baseball. Read more...

Thursday, October 16, 1997 Irish troupe casts evil eye on atypical theatergoers THEATER: Macnas mimes ancient legend, infuses it with vivid sights, sounds By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor One set, a five-piece band, 10 actors. Read more...

Thursday, October 16, 1997 Amateur director moves over to ‘Plan B’ FILM: Low-budget debut depicts life’s intimate struggles, relationships By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff You don’t always get everything you want from life. Read more...

Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Soundbites Jars of Clay "Much Afraid" (Essential/Silvertone) Jars of Clay, the media-proclaimed Christian-rock outfit that formed at Greenville College in Illinois, have put their fears and faith through their studio’s P.A. Read more...

Wednesday, October 15, 1997 As the Dancers Turn DANCE By Jammie Salagubang Daily Bruin Contributor They’re young. They’re restless. They show lots of sexy leg. They are "The Ballroom Dance Club." Monday night’s episode: Saucy tango music filled the air of the Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Read more...

Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Blues legend still keeping it true MUSIC Musselwhite to appear with Dr. John, Keb’ Mo’ at Wadsworth By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor "Keep it true, keep it real and keep learning." So goes the mantra of Charlie Musselwhite, the blues legend who revolutionized the way the harmonica is played. Read more...