Comics adapt to revolutionary digital age


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Like many other old school mediums, comic books are being forced to adapt to the digital age. In the last year, comics have jumped onto the digital bandwagon rather than just awkwardly putting one foot in. The major companies have adopted day and date digital releases, meaning all readers get their issues at the same […]

Broadcast networks revamp lineup


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Fans talk, ratings walk. For network executives this season, the calculation involved in culling a revamped mid-season lineup seemed as simple as that. With the advent of Hulu, Netflix, DVR technology and readily available links to illegally stream shows online, the television industry’s cherished distribution model (“You’re going to sit through these commercials, and you’re […]

Winter break welcomes art world


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When you finish that last final, the feeling is almost indescribable. Suddenly you’ve got more than enough hours to plan out your day the way you want, with no class schedules or impending deadlines standing in your way. If you’ll be staying in Los Angeles for winter break, spice up your stay by exploring the […]

Holiday shopping is made easy with new video games


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With the fall semester drawing to an end, students all have one thing on their minds besides finals: holiday shopping. But picking out presents isn’t the easiest process. When it comes to video games, blindly entering a GameStop or a Target can be a daunting prospect: How do you know if the game you’re purchasing […]

Holiday weather offers students quirky workout opportunities


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With Thanksgiving gone and winter holidays quickly approaching, it’s an ominous time for fitness and health. Cold weather, a surplus of baked goods and an atmosphere of vacation are more than enough to keep college students curled up in blankets and sweaters, drinking hot chocolate and not thinking about exercise. Health more than likely isn’t […]

Plyometrics function as effective exercises


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Not everyone can get to a gym, and with a busy schedule, I’m in the same boat. The hectic schedule on top of time constraits can make it hard to exercise, yet my interest led me to efforts in martial arts such as krav maga, practicing kettlebells and a number of other exercises. But there […]

Thanksgiving dinner welcomes cultural interpretations


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You know Thanksgiving is near when frozen turkeys go on sale by the pound and your family lugs three-pound bags of cranberries home from Costco. It’s the all-American celebration, a blend of European tradition with native game and produce. Just about half a century ago, the Thanksgiving menu was standard and predictable: roast turkey, an […]

Biopics detail variegated historical portraits


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It’s hard to think of original ideas in Hollywood these days. New ideas might earn critical jabs, or they might never make a ripple. One way to stack the deck in a film’s favor is to take the subject from something people already have some familiarity with, such as a famous singer or sports figure. […]

MOCA Geffen showcases bold art


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Now that “Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980” is in full swing, new exhibitions are popping up left and right as part of the initiative. So it comes as no surprise that choosing from the many exhibitions under the umbrella of this new project might seem overwhelming. But an easy way to experience this […]