Local walk a good way to give back, work out


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We all know the meaning of momentum, but what about “womentum?” Described as “an inspirational force gained over a distance of five kilometers applied to the eradication of cancers in women,” the clever pun is the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s trademark marketing tool in promoting its annual Revlon Run/Walk for Women, scheduled for Saturday, May 7. […]

Despite criticism, Comic-Con still about the comic books


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It’s that time of the year again. In the next month, the San Diego Comic-Con International website will be filled with requests for press passes, following months of mad dashes for hotel rooms and deals on San Diego accomodations. It’s the annual geek scramble. But this year, as before, critics are upset that Comic-Con is […]

Eataly stresses importance of quality food products


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There are rumors of a special marketplace coming to Los Angeles. But let’s back up. Once upon a time, there was a marketplace in Turin, Italy. It was called Eataly, and it was the groundbreaking project of Oscar Farinetti, a man who believed quality products should be available to everyone.  This marketplace was noticed 3,970 […]

Fairy tale films not so successful


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Once upon a time, a pretty girl got lost in a scary forest only to be rescued by … a beast? A hunter? A bunch of little men? Any of those will work for the multitude of fairy tale films from our childhood. We have all been inundated by these narratives, which often involve a […]

Exercise balls cheap and highly beneficial


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Let’s be honest: It’s difficult for us college students to make room in our schedules for a decent workout. Even with a gym, a track and numerous fitness classes on campus, not everybody has the time or the energy to go for a morning jog. And it’s not just the lack of free time that’s […]

Comic book industry in the midst of change


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Books, more than any other medium, seem to be embracing the digital revolution. But even more so than prose novels, the comic book industry is looking to move beyond its traditional format. Whereas e-readers like the Kindle or Nook really just transcribe the pages to a screen, comic book writers are finding new ways to […]

Fancier dining for those on a budget


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For much of the semester, this column has covered the somewhat unsavory details of our never-ending relationship with food: misguided legislature, booming obesity rates, the ethics of meat consumption — the list goes on. These issues, though potentially confusing, divisive and frustrating, are still significant. After all, food is an integral aspect of life. But […]

Rebecca Black similar to most of today’s hits


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By now you’ve probably heard about Rebecca Black, the new teen pop singer who’s been terrorizing the Internet with her auto-tuned, android-like voice on the relentlessly mocked viral video for her song “Friday.” I’ve been doing my best to refrain from chiming in with my own opinion on the singer, mainly, since my opinion greatly […]