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SHANNON URTNOWSKILiving Editor  In their daily lives, most college students adhere to strict schedules. Between balancing strenuous school work and a demanding social life, for many it would seem that there is no extra time in the day for anything else. But work is an imperative part of college life, be it off-campus or on.  College jobs are not always the cleanest or most … [Read more...] about Jobs appeal despite demands

KATHY MILLARLiving Assistant  The Larchmont Boulevard area is a historical and upscale district of Hancock Park. Hancock Park is a rather diffuse area in between Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica that makes for a great day trip of shopping and diningthat offers an eclectic world of residences and businesses. The prominence of art galleries, yoga centers, antique shops and … [Read more...] about Lollygaging through Larchmont

AMY LARSONStaff Writer  Over the past few years, I have taken a lot of road trips with friends. I can remember the first trip our group ever took — we started out in Iowa and drove all the way to Florida and back in about ten days. Though I remember many of the places we went and the people we met, I cannot remember most of the individual conversations that took place. There … [Read more...] about Lessons learned on the road

LINDSEY BOERMAStaff Writer Everybody has firsts. Whether it be your first tooth, first doctor’s appointment, first kiss, or first traffic ticket, it’s just a part of life. Though most of these firsts, including your first bombed college test, will inevitably be awkward and potentially unbearable, don’t despair. Here’s a five-step guide to help make your first bad grade on a … [Read more...] about How to beat the fear of bombing your first exam

OLESYA SALNIKOVAStaff Writer Sipping mocha frappuccinos with film producers is hardly what I do on a typical weekend, but this Saturday proved rather unusual as I found myself doing just that. I met up with Aaron Kaiser, an independent film producer from San Diego at a Starbucks in Santa Monica to talk a little about what it is he does. Kaiser works in the entertainment … [Read more...] about Hollywood and faith not like oil and water