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Alex SwobStaff Writer From the eccentric minds of the Coen Brothers (“No Country For Old Men”) comes the newly-released film “Burn After Reading,” a movie so immersed in absurdity that it deserves to be in a category all its own. Although it has been advertised as a comedy (which it is), it is one of such obscurity and randomness that if one knew nothing of the film, he would … [Read more...] about Burn after watching

Derek SedamAssistant Online Editor In 2006, Fullerton quartet Cold War Kids formed an unlikely mash-up that had the blogosphere buzzing thanks to the band’s initial demos that leaked online. Lead singer Nathan Willet’s out-of-the-ordinary tales, combined with the backing of old-school blues guitarist Jon Russell, made the group an unlikely success in its indie genre. The … [Read more...] about ‘Cold War’ is on again for new generation

Caitlin WhiteStaff Writer Although a certain health-crazed consciousness seems to have crept into the very corners of every pantry this side of Texas, a few beacons of wonderful, down-home, deep-fried food remain — even in Malibu. Students must band together and admit that being unhealthy is sometimes great — even if all of Malibu condemns it. Fight back against the … [Read more...] about Greasy food: good for the soul

Nikki KliestLife and Arts Assistant Editor Notorious for its lavish parties, decadent lifestyles and over-the-top accommodations, Malibu is often considered  the epicenter of all that is excess. What many students may not know,  is that the city is also rapidly expanding as a self-sufficient and abundant wine source. Over the past 20 years, vineyards in Malibu have been … [Read more...] about Malibu goes ‘sideways’ for wine

Laura JohnsonLife and Arts Editor So, you have a dog. Yes. What kind? A weimaraner, and his name is Buddy. How old is sweet Buddy? Not applicable. Let’s just say he’s 69 (in dog years) and in his prime. Is he just your dog or everyone in your house’s dog? He’s everyone’s dog — the four boys who live here. Why do you have a dog? I don’t know — probably because no one else will … [Read more...] about People & Their Pets: Paul Martins and Buddy