KELSEY MAYSStaff Writer They have names like The Golden Palace, The Grand Casino and Poker Room. There are flashing lights, jackpot displays and chintzy background jazz. The money is real and so are the players. There is no Strip outside, though. No cocktail waitresses, sunrise taxicabs or smoldering ashtrays. Unless you smoke in front of your computer, that is. These places … [Read more...] about Jackpots, jazz only a click away
Seniors go through ‘a week of leaving’
KELLY DAVIESStaff Writer Going AWOL commenced Monday, sparking four days of activities intended to leave seniors with something more than a diploma. The Student Alumni Organization worked to give seniors food, advice, music and other giveaways for the event that runs until today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. By the fountain on main campus, graduating seniors signed up for SAO … [Read more...] about Seniors go through ‘a week of leaving’
Film blends Austen and India
James RiswickAssistant A&E Editor Every Sunday morning, it’s easy to find Bollywood movies playing on Los Angeles television. These Indian-made films are easily spotted by their lavish dance sequences and spunky music interspersed among scenes of drama. When I was a kid growing up in multi-cultural Toronto, I frequently found myself watching such films much to the confusion … [Read more...] about Film blends Austen and India
Pop-culture knowledge can save your life
Gabe DurhamStaff Writer In my head, a list is forming called “books to read this summer when I have time.” Since it’s still in my head, it’s really ambitious. “Crime and Punishment” is on there. “100 Years of Solitude” made it, and even the daunting, 1,000-plus-page “Atlas Shrugged” is slated for a two-week chunk. But when we’re being honest with ourselves, I’ll drop any of the … [Read more...] about Pop-culture knowledge can save your life
‘Grapes of Wrath’ storms Smothers
Lauren Morton-FarmerStaff Writer Sophomore Jason Fangio and Brooks Asherstar in "The Grapes of Wrath"Ben Young / Photo Editor For anyone who read John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” in high school literature class and wondered, “Wouldn’t it be easier to rent the movie?” but never got around to watching the 1940s classic, a small ship has finally come in. Beginning Tuesday, … [Read more...] about ‘Grapes of Wrath’ storms Smothers