Life & Arts

Any time a movie chooses to deal with subjects of this contentious nature (i.e. homosexuality, cross dressing, trans-gender, etc.) they are setting themselves up for even stronger criticism than films are already put through anyway. Most people, I would venture to say, find this fact a good thing, as these films explore very personal and sensitive issues in many people’s lives. … [Read more...] about ‘Albert Nobbs’ fails to address bigger topic

Dear Peeping Tom, A cursory knowledge of statistics would lead us to believe that your name may not in fact be Tom, but I’ve never met one that I liked and I’m all for labeling when convenient, so I’m going to call you Tom. What are you doing, bud? You can’t just keep sticking your flip phone into shower vents. It’s not socially acceptable. Now I could start by attacking your … [Read more...] about Find love the right way

“Don’t be evil.” That’s Google’s motto. It seems so simple, yet recent changes to Google’s privacy policy have caused some to question how trustworthy Google — and all of its related sites — actually are. Beginning March 1, Google is planning to condense all of their individual privacy policies that govern sites like YouTube, Picasa, Google Latitude, Google Earth and Blogger … [Read more...] about Google's new privacy policy changes spark concerns

Spring break is the ideal time for relaxation and rejuvenation. It allows college students to step back from their normal routines and embark on new adventures. It’s a time to close your schoolbooks, clear your mind and take a well-deserved hiatus. Spring break is rapidly approaching, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still time to plan your ideal adventure. Whether you hope to … [Read more...] about Quick-plan your spring break

After having gained confidence in my last cooking venture, I decided to step it up a notch and cook something more difficult and tasty than meatloaf. I called my madre and asked her how to make enchiladas. After a quick run through of what ingredients to use and an explanation of how to prepare the dish with modifications, so as to avoid weight gain, I set out to the local … [Read more...] about Culinary Corner: A taste of home