California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law Sunday the state’s DREAM Act, which would allow illegal immigrants to gain access to financial aid for college, while at the same time rejecting the bill allowing schools to reintroduce affirmative action. High-achieving students who are accepted to any of the state’s universities — including the University […]
As Halloween draws near, people begin to look for different ways to celebrate this infamous time of haunting. Although many prefer to go to Knott’s Scary Farm or Universal Studios, the one place even more fascinating is the recently revamped, remodeled and renamed bar One Eyed Gypsy, which unveiled its new look Friday. The most […]
In India, several Christian parishes in the state of Kerala are offering monetary incentives to couples who produce more children. The number of Christians in India has been on a steady decline, while the number of Muslims is increasing. As in the rest of India (except the province of Malappuram, which has a Muslim majority), Hindus are […]
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At Sunday’s practice, junior transfer cornerback Isiah Wiley was the best player, per USC head coach Lane Kiffin. “He was actually the MVP of the day,” Kiffin said of Wiley’s practice performance. “Maybe he’s one of those stories of a guy that pops up during a bye week and takes on the challenge of wanting […]
People and Things by Jack’s Mannequin 2/4 Stars Released Oct. 4, People and Things is the third album from Orange County-based piano-rock/pop/punk group Jack’s Mannequin. In order to understand People and Things, we must first examine the journey of frontman Andrew McMahon. In 2005, shortly after the release of the band’s first album, McMahon was diagnosed […]
17-year-old Scotty McCreery captured the hearts of America this spring with his trademark bass-laden country voice that would make any grown man jealous. This May, he was crowned the most recent winner of the American Idol title and has since become country music’s latest media darling, embarking on a 44-city tour with the Idols 2011 […]
Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation earlier today that renders tanning beds off-limits to minors in the state of California. The bill will take effect starting on January 1, 2012, and was part of a handful of other bills related to health initiatives the governor signed in one swoop. Minors at least 14 years of age are […]
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Infertility might be a sensitive subject to many, but apparently not for Ottawa music station Hot 89.9, which launched a “win a baby” competition with the prize of three rounds of fertility treatment valued at $35,000, the winner of which will be announced tomorrow. Contestants had to convince listeners and a panel of judges that […]