SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Editor Imagining a colorful world of flowers and psychedelic images isn’t the only way to reminisce about the 1960s any longer — the newest exhibition at the Geffen Contemporary at Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), “Murakami,” is like stepping into a time portal. More than 90 colorful and vibrant works created by artist Takashi Murakami, born in … [Read more...] about Visions of the 60s
Artists rise at Fall concert
CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor Multiple cell phones held up in appreciation are the only light aside from the spotlight in the dimly lit venue, as students crowd toward the stage. On every hand is an inky fleur de lis stamp, and fans are surrounded by black, velvet curtains. Though this may sound like a scene from an L.A. concert hall, it is actually a snapshot of … [Read more...] about Artists rise at Fall concert
Gangstering America
ABBEY STELLStaff Writer While it’s your basic sequence of events with good cops rivaling evil crime lords, Godfather aficionados are sure to be satisfied with the recently-released film, “American Gangster.” The film deserves praise for creativity in casting new light on a subject made for the big screen. Director Ridley Scott and writer Steve Zaillian embellished the … [Read more...] about Gangstering America
Traveling students learn value of home
JENNACA RHODES & KATIE STJERNHOLMContributing Writers The studying abroad experience is a time in which students are whisked away from any comfort zone you’ve ever known, and plunged into an uncertain and highly volatile state. At some point in the frenzy, there are those pivotal moments when time freezes and you can reflect and question your place — both in this new … [Read more...] about Traveling students learn value of home
‘I solemnly swear I am up to no good’
LAURA JOHNSONAssistant A&E Editor Harry Potter dies. Just kidding. But for those of you who haven’t read the seventh Harry Potter novel I figure, if you haven’t read it by now, you probably won’t get around to it. So, really, it doesn’t matter so much if I ruin the ending or not. However, a statement almost as shocking as this was uttered by J.K. Rowling herself last … [Read more...] about ‘I solemnly swear I am up to no good’