CRYSTAL LUONGAssociate Editor Vignettes of a Roman landscape peer through trees lining the entry pavilion, offering glimpses of grandeur carved into an oceanfront hillside. Here begins a new narrative of art and architecture that weaves guests through the classicism, tragedies and heroics of ancient societies. There lies the preserved mummy of Herakleides. There stands the … [Read more...] about Return of the Villa
Walking into space at Weisman
HANNA CHUA&E Editor In the past, different exhibitions have filled the two levels of the Frederick R. Weisman museum on campus with a variety of art pieces. However, the new exhibition “AOR” by the Los Angeles artist Lita Albuquerque takes up the entire space of the museum with her one piece of art and allows the visitor to literally walk into the artwork. “It’s the most … [Read more...] about Walking into space at Weisman
‘Arrested’ creates less glam OC
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
Finding fresh new gigs
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
Lifehouse befriends crowd
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