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LISA CUMBIELiving Editor Many students find themselves on a Friday evening or Saturday afternoon without any plans. And even after searching through your entire contacts list on your cell, everyone seems to be in the same situation. Maybe your weekly Van Wilder has gone home for the weekend or has committed to a function already. Whatever the case may be, you've worked too hard … [Read more...] about How to become a party liaison in under an hour

Guitar contest to air on TV SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Editor It has been one year in the making, but the wait is over. A documentary about distinguished professor of music Christopher Parkening’s first-ever guitar competition will air on KCET-PBS. Parkening, a two-time grammy nominated and world-renowned classical guitarist, organized the competition, which took place between … [Read more...] about Photo courtesy Ron Hall

MISHY TURNER & ERIKA VARELAStaff Writers Batman and Robin, salt n' pepper, fried chicken and waffles? You might think that fried chicken goes just about as well with waffles as this recent heat goes with our un-air conditioned apartments, but the dynamic duo satisfies a pleasure of which only IHOP could dream. Roscoe’s House of Chicken N’ Waffles has been a Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Students find hidden Hollywood attractions

‘Nanny’ doesn’t clean up ASHLEY WELLINGStaff Writer The New York Times’ bestselling book “The Nanny Diaries,” written by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, has moved its way up and onto the big screen. Published in 2002, the book became an almost instant hit, and it is easy to see why. The book’s main character, Nanny, is a young bright college student trying to juggle life, … [Read more...] about Photo courtesy Weinstein Company

Harper strums inspiration in latest album release MARC CHOQUETTEOnline Content Manager Those who have traveled overseas know the kinds of nostalgic effects those places can have one one’s emotions. Street scenes, architecture, people and natural landscapes all combine to give one a completely unique feeling and often can serve as a creative catalyst. Perhaps this is why … [Read more...] about Photo courtesy Capitol Records