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SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Assistant Wismann was the first-place winner at the National Opera Association’s (NOA) vocal competition Jan. 7 in Ann Arbor, Mich.  When Wismann found out she was the first-place winner, she could not believe the news. “When they called my name, I just couldn’t stop smiling. My cheeks even started to hurt, because I just couldn’t stop,” Wismann said. … [Read more...] about Senior soprano places first at NOA

Hanna Chu A&E Editor Just as movies have theme songs, there are songs fitting of different moments in life, and right now, in light of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the week of Peace, Hope and Justice, Bob Marley is the musician of choice. Normally, I’m not a huge fan of reggae, and the only song I knew that I liked is “I Shot the Sheriff,” but I popped the CD in my … [Read more...] about Bob Marley more than magical green leaf

HANNA CHU & ANELA HOLCKAssistant A&E Editor and Assistant Photo Editor Avoid the cliché dinner-and-a-movie dating scene, and be charming at breakfast instead. It’s more creative and can be easier on your wallet. Located next to Cook’s and the infamous Dume Room is Lily’s Cafe & Pastries, one option for a morning rendez-vous. Visitors are greeted with old men reading … [Read more...] about Lily’s offers a.m. treats

KERIANN BOONEStaff Writer They can be seen on Pacific Coast Highway, cruising in tandem down the road. They’re not frat boys but a different kind of sibling: motorcycle club members. Sightings can be had at the Malibu Inn and Neptune’s Net. It’s because Malibu is a common hangout for motorcycle clubs in the Los Angeles area. Motorcycle clubs have had a tarnished reputation … [Read more...] about Crusing down the open road

DANIEL HOUGEY & LAUREN WAUGHHeidelberg Columnists Traveling through foreign countries is an exciting experience. Diving headfirst into different cultures can be scary, but it is also exhilarating. But that’s just on the weekends. What goes on during the week, when we are trapped in classrooms in Heidelberg? Although traveling is a great privilege, we find that we’re also … [Read more...] about Vacation also brings learning