The Waves of Innovation presentations came and went last week and were generally regarded as a major success. The finalists for the maiden program received initial funding and advanced to the next round where they hope to receive the full amount of financial support to help ensure their given project’s realization. But, as with any story of triumph in life, there are untold … [Read more...] about Rejected Waves of Innovation pitches
Ben Holcomb
Live on the highway to the danger zone
I just went to a Kenny Loggins concert — voluntarily. I went to a Kenny Loggins concert last weekend. I should clarify: I sat front row and had the time of my life at a Kenny Loggins concert last weekend. That should invoke within me a serious crisis of confidence, right? I think what scared me the most from the entire event was how little I was scared, how the usually … [Read more...] about Live on the highway to the danger zone
“Breaking Bad” broke my heart
I was going to write about all the construction around campus, and then “Breaking Bad” happened on Sunday. Forgive me if you don’t watch, but America’s most popular show got me thinking about America’s most popular state of mind. “Breaking Bad” is my favorite show of all time, at least it was. Sunday left me feeling like I needed a shower, left me feeling like I needed to … [Read more...] about “Breaking Bad” broke my heart
Dear Yeezus, forgive me
I almost went to a Kanye Concert. Yeezus Criminy. I was supposed to go to a Kanye West concert on Friday, but the Almighty Rapper wasn’t omniscient enough to prevent his staging truck from crashing on the way to Anaheim. With just two days to go before the event, Kanye’s people sent out an email saying it was postponed until Dec. 13, and oh by the way, Kendrick Lamar … [Read more...] about Dear Yeezus, forgive me
Run, Holcomb, run
I ran a 10k this weekend, and it was the worst thing that’s ever happened to me. I ran a 10k for breast cancer on Sunday in Calabasas, and though the cause was wonderful, someone should have told me beforehand you’re allowed to donate to charities without having to run six-and-a-half miles afterward. How this loophole slipped past me I don’t know, but I won’t soon forgive … [Read more...] about Run, Holcomb, run