Raising the Bar
A guide to finding the best power bars on and off campus, for both nutrition and mid-class snacks.
Film uses science, not religion, to debate Darwin
With nothing but a projector screen and folding chairs, the tiny Embassy Auditorium of the Davidson Conference Center is a far cry from the 50-foot-high IMAX theater where Darwin’s Dilemma was originally scheduled to be screened. Even though the California Science Center recently backed out of its contract to host the film’s Los Angeles premiere, […]
Snow Patrol’s mix tape won’t last through the ‘Night’
In the ’90s, girls and boys raced to boom boxes to listen to the latest mix tape made by their significant others. But in a generation where iPods have replaced CDs and cassette tapes, the personalized compilations in which teenagers poured their souls have turned into mechanical playlists created by the genius button in iTunes. […]
Documentary becomes Jackson’s final curtain call
This is not a film about Michael Jackson’s life; his eccentricities and tribulations are never addressed. Neither is this film about his death; not once did it mention Jackson’s untimely end. This film is simply a compilation of segments of rehearsal footage for his then-upcoming concert, This Is It. And the film, more concert than […]
Every time Miley quits Twitter, a kitten dies
The hot scandal in Hollywood right now is, unsurprisingly, a feud involving a certain Disney star we love to hate. Yes, Miley Cyrus is at it again, but she’s taken it up a notch: Instead of warring with Selena Gomez, she’s out to defeat Twitter, once and for all. A few weeks ago, Cyrus made […]
LA’s Knitting Factory closes — for now
Although the music club hosted its final concert on Oct. 25, the Knitting Factory is determined to maintain its presence in LA.
Ideologies collide in search for religious truths
Renowned author and self-described atheist Christopher Hitchens goes toe-to-toe with conservative evangelical pastor Douglas Wilson in a new documentary, Collision. The film tracks Hitchens and Wilson through a series of debates held across the United States as they debate the question: “Is Christianity good for the world?” Interspersed with grainy candid footage of the two […]
Better late than never does not apply in the working world
Since elementary school, our elders have tried to instill in us the value of punctuality. Although unpacking your backpack and starting your in-class assignment before the first bell rang was rarely rewarded, showing up late was all-too-frequently grounds for disciplinary measures: a proverbial slap on the wrist, a dreaded “tardy” marring your otherwise perfect attendance […]
Banhart maintains low-key charm despite recent fame
Musician Devendra Banhart gave an intimate performance in Chinatown last Thursday.
Nearly everything ‘Comes Together’ in Beatles game
Beatlemania is sweeping the nation once again. No, John Lennon and George Harrison have not come back as musically-gifted zombies to reunite the band. Instead, nostalgic Beatles fans are graced with the next best thing: The Beatles: Rock Band. The Rock Band series of video games have been an entertaining way for friends to get […]