Photos by Haley LaninghamFar, far down Sunset Boulevard, a rugged and beautiful corner of LA awaits. It is a place filled with artists, musicians and the working class. Crime is high. Traffic is crazy. But one thing is for sure — this place is filled with life and the free-spirited. Having spent a lot of time in this side of town (a best friend of mine is a resident), … [Read more...] about Seize the Day in LA
During the Oscars, Remember the Foreign Film
Photo Courtesy of Prayitno//Creative CommonsWith the Oscars around the corner, many people in the country wait with bated breath to see which actors, directors and films will be exalted by the Academy. A night of highest recognition, films reaching the level of even a nomination must be poignant, thought-provoking, historically or contemporarily illuminating, or even … [Read more...] about During the Oscars, Remember the Foreign Film
Yellowcard Performs in London: One Student’s Crazy Experience
Photo courtesy of Faith Bui It only took about three seconds in the crowd for someone to spill their beer on us. Hundreds of people crammed together at The Koko in Camden, London where Charlie Chaplin used to perform on March 11. The renovated theater was chock-full of 27 year-old bearded men excited to relive their teenage angst when Less Than Jake and Yellowcard took the … [Read more...] about Yellowcard Performs in London: One Student’s Crazy Experience
Study Abroad Students Share Their Expectations
Photos by Haley LaninghamWith the spring semester already passing quickly, many students headed abroad are mentally preparing to be submerged in another culture next semester. Last week, groups of students from every program got together in the Caf to share dinner and talk casually about themselves and what they are excited to confront abroad.An inevitable part of these … [Read more...] about Study Abroad Students Share Their Expectations
Artist of The Week: Tyler Burk
Photos by Haley LaninghamSenior Tyler Burk is extensively involved in on-campus theater, dance, and music performances. With many student performances of various genres under his belt, he takes his experience to an off-campus studio to teach dance. Q: What is your favorite means of self-expression? A: For me, I need to do it all. I love to act, sing, dance, paint, write. … [Read more...] about Artist of The Week: Tyler Burk