On-campus film showing gives students a taste of the horrors of war.<o:p> </o:p>By Courtney Hong<o:p> </o:p>Staff Writer
There are films that skim only the surface layer of a viewer’s mind, if at all. Then there are those that pierce through the confines of the mind so sharply that the viewer has no choice but to be changed. <o:p></o:p>
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A crash course in all the ‘Great Books (abridged)’
The Reduced Shakespeare Company hysterically illustrated in two hours what an intensive course in Great Books would teach in two months. By Maya Minwary Assistant A&E Editor Reading an almost 1500-page Russian book like “War and Peace” (or any classic literature for that matter) can be intimidating, not to mention time consuming. Fortunately, for those who are avid fans of … [Read more...] about A crash course in all the ‘Great Books (abridged)’
Despite the gore, “Kill Bill’ scores
‘Kill Bill’ combines graphic violence and brilliant storytelling. Is anyone surprised? By Peter Celauro A&E Editor When Quentin Tarantino released “Jackie Brown” in 1997 and began his six-year break from moviemaking, many film aficionados mourned the loss of a genius in an industry where true ingenuity is always lacking. Many others thanked the good Lord that the long … [Read more...] about Despite the gore, “Kill Bill’ scores
If I only had a brain! TV stars low on smarts
By Maya Minwary Assistant A&E Editor People, welcome to the United Ditz of America. Or that’s what it seems like with the new wave of reality shows dealing with rich, spoiled teenagers and young adults. As if watching humans eating rats or picking their dream mates within a season weren’t grueling enough, viewers can look forward to watching wealthy, way too … [Read more...] about If I only had a brain! TV stars low on smarts
Inside the serving size debate: How much is too much?
By Eve Persak Student Dietetic Association “I’ll have a non-fat latte with soymilk in the venti cup.” “Can I have a large Carbolite frozen yogurt with extra strawberries and blueberries?” “Hey, grab a Superbag of those Baked Low-Sodium tortilla chips for the barbeque, will you?” In an effort to promote health and manage weight, individuals today will elect to eliminate … [Read more...] about Inside the serving size debate: How much is too much?