Cover: Show Your Self
Shakespeare Santa Cruz's tagline for this season is 'The Egos Have Landed.' But it's more than just a catchy phrase. Freud's theory of the ego is a handy map to the self-indulgent world of theater.
The Merchant Of Menace: Gore Vidal puts a chilling bin Laden spin on the modern-day significance of 'Coriolanus.'
News: Nüz
Residents plan to take action against Southwest Airlines' obesity policy.
Bruce Bratton: UCSC telescopes on Mauna Kea; this week's movies.
Populism Contest: Sayles takes the high road, Sandler takes the low road--but they're both dead ends.
Medium Cool: 'Men in Black II' has its moments, but it can't shake sequelitis.
Rocking's Shocking: Nashville Pussy and a slew of morally suspect bands lead the newest wave of shock rock.
Vive La Révolution: Diving into the middle of summer with Bastille Day and some great new wines.
Novel Ideas: Showcasing innovations like 'Little Women' opera is a Cabrillo music festival tradition.
Citizen Kane: Cabrillo Stage gets a little Wilder with 'Some Like It Hot.'
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