Weekend Picks


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thursday, april 29 Rogue Wave 8 p.m. > El Rey Theatre > $26.50 Zach Rogue, an Oakland, Calif., native, leads the indie-pop band Rogue Wave with his vocals and guitar playing. The band has performed on soundtracks for Napoleon Dynamite and Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist and is sure to captivate both devoted fans and […]

Multitalented rapper’s debut shows versatility and stand-alone talent


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A quick glance at the track list for B.o.B’s debut album, B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray, might seem as if the Decatur, Ga., rapper was simply using his widespread connections in an attempt to increase sales. The record features prominent mainstream artists — T.I., Lupe Fiasco, Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo, Hayley Williams of Paramore […]

Letter to the editor


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Illegal means illegal I’m writing in response to the article written by Angad Singh on April 26, titled “Immigration Debate Needs Humanization.” Singh wrote: “No one is illegal. A human cannot be illegal.” He went on to write, “We have to understand the plight of illegal immigrants entering our state,” and that “amnesty should be […]

Job market is mostly contingent upon timing


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The Wall Street Journal recently reported that consumers are finally spending money on more than just basic material goods again. It’s been two years since retailers, restaurants and other merchants made significant profits. Women are starting to splurge on cute shoes, families are celebrating birthdays at their favorites restaurants and couples are opting to improve […]