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By Peter Celauro Assistant A&E Editor  For years, America’s movie scene has been inundated with college flicks. From “Animal House” to “PCU” to “Road Trip,” as pop culture has grown and changed, Hollywood’s penchant for crazy co-ed high jinks has remained the same. And quite frankly, people are starting to get sick of it. Fortunately, in 2002 DreamWorks Pictures sensed the … [Read more...] about ‘School’ of hard laughs

By Kristin Ow Staff Writer  Not another teen movie! Saturday night’s film in Elkin’s Auditorium was far from cliche and predictable. The 30-minute three-act film, “Sin and Shampoo” has been highly praised as unique and convicting. Directed and produced by TJ Volgare, this film is part of Cognitive Dissonance, a student led group that helps to promote the performance arts. “Sin … [Read more...] about ‘Sin and Shampoo’ premieres in Malibu

By Jovita McCleodStaff Writer A wealthy Turkish industrialist has abducted two American women. The women’s fiancés are attempting to rescue them from their foreign captor who is suspected of terrorist activities. This is the modernized story of Mozart’s opera “The Abduction from the Seraglio,” playing tonight and Saturday in Smothers Theatre. The adaptation of the story sounds … [Read more...] about ‘Abduction’ serenades Smothers

By Karma Christine SalvatoStaff Writer  I read an article recently in the Calendar section of The Los Angeles Times that equated television game shows with a Twinkie. It stated: “They’re addictive. They’re not particularly good for you. And they will probably last forever.” So true. That is not only an accurate description of game shows and reality-based programming, but a … [Read more...] about Whatever: TV dating shows are like Twinkies

While some only think of the winged Cupid around once a year, others believe the realms of angels surround us all the time.By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor  It’s that time of year when bows and arrows and chocolate angels abound. Valentine’s Day is infamous for the winged cupid, who flies around shooting his arrow into the hearts of unsuspecting victims. Most people … [Read more...] about Every time a bell rings…