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GABE DURHAMStaff Writer I always used to think that a computer was like a woman: be good to her, and she’ll be good to you. Then a Moroccan gypsy and a Dell Latitude broke my heart. When my laptop crashed Saturday, so did my incredibly insightful column on the current state of film. So instead of trying to recreate the experience for you, I’m going to speak right from the … [Read more...] about Dump depressed Eeyore and Dell

BRIDGET GUNGORENStaff Writer It’s an unusual, yet beautiful, combination of Japanese warriors, sensual geishas and … Latino graffiti. In his special exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, artist Gajin Fujita has united his Japanese heritage with his East Los Angeles upbringing to create pieces that defy cultural divisions and examine unexpected unions. Using … [Read more...] about Blending cultures, graffiti at LACMA

Audrey ReedEditor in Chief America is in love with Orange County. It’s a beautiful place with even more beautiful people. Best of all, the problems that arise squarely within county lines can be solved in 30 or 60 minute intervals. That’s why the Orange County-based television show, “Arrested Development,” is holding its breath until Fox announces next season’s line-up.  While … [Read more...] about ‘Arrested’ creates less glam OC

MARY WISNIEWSKI A&E Assistant Freshman Michelle Howell said she likes to hear bands perform live, to be with friends as well as to get off campus. “Music is part of my life,” she said. “I always have something playing.” Senior Angie Brij also aid she enjoys listening to live music because “live shows have a social aspect and provide a different scene,” she said. For … [Read more...] about Finding fresh new gigs

Jessica OniStaff Writer The comfy, log cabin-inspired interior of the Sunset House of Blues slowly came to a whisper Monday night, as a pair of heavy royal blue curtains were pulled back in increments to reveal a tiny black piano. A spotlight zeroed in on the man seated at the piano, 25-year-old Jason Wade, lead singer and guitarist of the mellow Los Angeles-based rock band, … [Read more...] about Lifehouse befriends crowd