There are two reasons I am not a dancer: 1. Lack of free time. 2.There’s this whole thing where I suck at it (linked with my total lack of grace). You know the shtick in 90 percent of rom com’s where the girl is an epic variety of klutz? That’s actually a fair description of me. Drinking out of a glass without spilling stumps me. Walking is a skill I hope to someday acquire. … [Read more...] about Freedom found in floundering
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Stay connected to get employed
Networking — easier said than done. It’s a nerve-wracking experience fraught with awkward introductions, stifling business attire and sweaty palms. At least some strangers have filed your resume away with hundreds more into the plastic bin, and you received a snazzy company pen in return. But wait! You forgot to snatch one of the recruiter’s business cards. Great. Not to … [Read more...] about Stay connected to get employed
'Argo’ saves victims, audiences
With scenes of the revolutionary forces breaking down the gates of the U.S. embassy, public hangings and women with machine guns, “Argo” holds nothing back in its depiction of the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis. Academy Award winner Ben Affleck (“The Town,” “Good Will Hunting”) directs and stars in this suspenseful thriller produced by Oscar nominee Grant Heslov and Oscar winner … [Read more...] about 'Argo’ saves victims, audiences
Calendar
Thursday, Nov. 8 The Fine Arts Division presents “Oklahoma!” 7:30 p.m. Smother’s Theatre Friday, Nov. 9 PIT show 9 p.m. Elkins Auditorium Saturday, Nov. 10 Branded Arts Street Art Block Party 5 p.m.- Midnight 8810 Washington Blvd. Culver City Sunday, Nov. 11 Week of Hunger and Homelessness Kickoff … [Read more...] about Calendar
Disney powers up with Star Wars
It’s happened. No, it’s not President Barack Obama being reelected for another term that has sent the world into a tizzy. Disney has finally acquired the golden egg of studios, Lucasfilm Ltd. According to The Walt Disney Company website, Star Wars champion George Lucas relinquished his billion-dollar company for a pretty penny. In layman’s terms, Lucas made $4.05 billion for … [Read more...] about Disney powers up with Star Wars