HANNA CHUAssistant A&E Editor The artistic and literary worlds meet at a new exhibit titled “Zelda By Herself: The Art of Zelda Fitzgerald” at the Frederick Weisman museum. Zelda Fitzgerald is better known as the wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of classic American novels such as “The Great Gatsby” and “This Side of Paradise,” but few know that Zelda was also a painter, … [Read more...] about Zelda Fitzgerald goes solo at the Weisman
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Arts program reaches out to kids
CARISSA MARSHA&E Assistant Shortened classes and teacher-work days are often the most anticipated moments in an elementary school student’s life. They mean freedom, and each precious moment away from the classroom is fully enjoyed by the lucky students. A close second are those rare class field trips — usually educational and almost always boring. While many students have … [Read more...] about Arts program reaches out to kids
‘Family Guy’ filth induces guilt
GABE DURHAMStaff Writer I’ve got some bad news for all the mothers and fathers out there. The House has just passed the “cheeseburger bill.” Assuming it jumps through the rest of the legislative, executive and judicial hoops, the bill will make it so you can no longer sue McDonald’s for the obesity of your 8-year-old. Republican Congressman Mike Rogers tried to justify the … [Read more...] about ‘Family Guy’ filth induces guilt
Mariachi concert aids Hispanic education
SHANNON URTNOWSKIStaff Writer Graham Shea / Photo Editor The Pepperdine University Hispanic Council presented its 10th Annual Mariachi Concert on Sunday at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. The event is designed to celebrate the importance of education among members of the Hispanic community and showcased a variety of performers ranging from classical to pop musicians. The … [Read more...] about Mariachi concert aids Hispanic education
Film’s point lost in ‘The Fog’
CANON HAMLINStaff Writer B-movies are strange creatures. Some of them are actually quite entertaining, and even the really horrible ones are so bad they are good. Low-budget films, especially those in the horror genre, can either take audiences completely by surprise, like “The Blair Witch Project,” or be so embarrassingly bad that they are entertaining to watch and make fun … [Read more...] about Film’s point lost in ‘The Fog’