Life & Arts

With the fresh start of a new school year, there are great expectations: better grades, more time with friends and of course, more time on the beach. One might even expect to secure a dream job before spring finals roll around. But let’s be honest. That takes serious time and relentless perseverance — something college students spare with intense discretion. Wanting to secure … [Read more...] about How to secure your dream job

The tech giant Apple announced the release of the upcoming iPhone 5, and suffice it to say, it’s kind of a big deal. With a slew of new features and a ton of upgrades, this is undoubtedly the best iteration of the iPhone yet. But as consumers, we are posed with a tough question: Is upgrading or switching over from another smartphone to the iPhone 5 truly worth it? This is a … [Read more...] about Apple reveals iPhone 5

Tim Bergling, aka Avicii, has a reputation for knowing how to entertain a crowd. His 2012 performance at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Sept. 14-16 did just that. The stoic replica of a larger-than-life human head 22-year-old Swedish house producer Avicii stands on top of while performing has become somewhat iconic of his style. Some people say it’s creepy because of its … [Read more...] about Avicii in SaMo: The Review

It’s that time of year again, when Greek groups fight for the creme de la creme of potential new members.  The season kicked off with Water Wars on Friday, Sept 7. Not only did Greek affiliates meet and greet new students, but many also  reunited with their brothers and sisters after time abroad. Water Wars is one of the few events that begin to break the ice between the … [Read more...] about Water Wars: The fight for freshmen has begun

My friends know I like to save things. Old jars, notes with doodles and the list goes on. Next, I thought, I’ll save the world. No brainer. So with friends offering me tips to cut back on time and money at the market, I had more time to fantasize about how I could single-handedly spur a revolution. “How cool would it be if you could buy one thing and use it for five things?” … [Read more...] about All the small things: New uses for old favorites