Sunday, July 7, 1996 The Joffrey hopes to lure new crowd, mixing music of Prince, classical danceBy Alicia Cheak Summer Bruin Contributor Gerald Arpino hopes that one day, his brothers who were raised on all-American baseball and football will find themselves attending a ballet performance. Read more...

Monday, July 1, 1996 ‘Independence Day’ takes no prisoners in the fight for box-office cashBy Michael Horowitz Summer Bruin Senior Staff "Independence Day" attacks the audience with a scope unparalleled in cinema. Read more...

Monday, July 1, 1996 Production exhibits futuristic view of California’s politicsBy Brandon Wilson Summer Bruin Contributor The Place: California. The Time: Near the Middle of the Next Century. Read more...

Monday, July 1, 1996 Despite the latex, comedian gives fine comic performanceBy Brandon Wilson Summer Bruin Contributor It’s no secret that Eddie Murphy isn’t what he used to be. Read more...

Instead of doling out fists of dough for large, stuffy museums, why not discover the free and fertile grounds of local galleries?By Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Contributor There’s more to Santa Monica than Third Street and the Pier. Read more...

Director Russell fails to provide creativity, is flick’s main weaknessBy Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Arnold Schwarzenegger is the world’s most prized action hero, but even he can’t work alone. Read more...

Classical, modern ballet productions travel to West CoastBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Contributor From the classic love story of Don Quixote to the eccentricities of Twyla Tharp, ballet can be a far-reaching medium. Read more...