By Crystal Luong London Correspondent They say college is the time you meet the one you’ll spend the rest of your life with, and I think I’m falling in love. When I’m away for too long on my travels, I get a feeling of longing. Life is a constant whirlwind of new sights and sounds. I yearn for more. I confess, I’m in love with…the London program. There’s never a moment to … [Read more...] about Falling in love with a wonderful city
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Cheers to Russia: Let the reforms commence
By: Sarah Pye Living Editor If there’s one thing that Russia needs, it’s looser drinking laws. But now, according to a recent Associated Press article, the stringent Russian laws regulating alcohol consumption have been loosened to allow drinkers “one for the road” before driving home. According to the article, the relaxation of the law was designed to bring Russian … [Read more...] about Cheers to Russia: Let the reforms commence
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