Valentine's Day is right around the corner. While medieval courtiers were responsible for initially romanticizing the holiday we have the greeting card industry to thank for the modern bastardization of this saint's feast day. (Evidently turning Christmas into a celebration of an obese sweatshop boss and Easter into a veritable LSD trip of giant bunnies and pastels wasn't … [Read more...] about A single's guide to celebrating Valentine's Day
Condoleezza Rice opens up about life after Washington
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice presented a montage of political commentary including serious and humorous views on diplomacy in two events on campus Wednesday. The first a discussion at the School of Law entitled "Foreign Policy in a Post-9/11 World addressed a number of topics, ranging from the current situation in Egypt to her roots as the daughter of a … [Read more...] about Condoleezza Rice opens up about life after Washington
Surviving a caffeine catastrophy
This year I am as they say "old." If I'm still alert at 10 p.m. it's a feat. My freshman self could run circles around my weathered been-around-the-globe-and-back body. Very rarely do I stray outside of our apartment late at night. Unless of course it's an emergency. But when our coffeemaker broke Friday night I flew out the door to Ralphs despite my lethargic body screaming in … [Read more...] about Surviving a caffeine catastrophy
Teachers' unions cost state taxpayers while students' education suffers
Between 2000 and 2010 the Los Angeles Unified School District tried to fire just seven teachers; of those LAUSD successfully fired four and the rest received hefty settlements or were reinstated. If you thought this might cost taxpayers a reasonable amount you are wrong (and probably not from the U.S.). According to LA Weekly the settlements cost a whopping $3.5 million. … [Read more...] about Teachers' unions cost state taxpayers while students' education suffers
Meester speaks on cinematic stalking
Known for her role as Blair Waldorf Queen Bee of the CW's hit series "Gossip Girl Leighton Meester tries her hand at playing a different type of control freak in the cinematic thriller, The Roommate." The movie which hit theaters Feb. 4 stars Meester as the obsessive and mentally unstable Rebecca roommate to the sweet Sarah Matthews played by Minka Kelly. Meester took some time … [Read more...] about Meester speaks on cinematic stalking