‘Wheat Field’ of gold for Balis Writer places first in annual Diane Thomas Awards By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff The UCLA Extension Writer’s Program recognized its brightest emerging talents on Tuesday at the Westwood Marquis, announcing the winners of the ninth annual Diane Thomas Awards. Read more...

Troupe aims to make emotions run high at Schoenberg Dancemakers to perform personal images Feb. 16-17 By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff It’s all about personal emotions. Read more...

Eccentric artist given free rein in tribute to L.A. German choreographer Pina Bausch looks forward to portraying city’s unique lifestyle By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Contributor It is raining, but Pina Bausch’s long, dark hair is not slicked back because of the weather. Read more...

Tying it all together By Jason Packman Daily Bruin Contributor Francis Poon is playing a traveling debt collector in China and he’s afraid his costume doesn’t exactly fit. Read more...

Salt throws fame over its shoulder Band garners praise for intriguing sound By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Salt bassist Daniel Ewerman has just ended a very busy week. Read more...

Tainted Rodney Dangerfield brings ‘La Contesa,’ his twisted view of love, and a career of comedy to Ackerman Grand Ballroom today By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff Love, Rodney Dangerfield style: "I married a wonderful girl. Read more...

There’s no science behind this year’s Oscar nominations Academy credits a few newcomers By Lael Loewenstein and Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Proving once again that it defies both probability and prognosticators, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences yesterday announced its nominations for the 68th Annual Academy Awards. Read more...