Photo by Kelleen MullThe new year means new budgets, and $5 coffees are burning holes in the wallets of students who seek to caffeinate economically. But sometimes you need a daily grind to get through the daily grind. Luckily, there are a few quick and easy tips to shave cost off every Starbucks run! 1. Order ice on the side: Chilled drinks come filled to the brim with … [Read more...] about Rethink Your Starbucks Order
Life and Arts
‘The Revenant’ Bares Impressive Talent
Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox Another highly anticipated film with a talented director and all-star cast, "The Revenant" has already garnered substantial critical and commercial success. The 1820s wilderness survival story has already won some 29 awards and has accumulated a notable 12 Academy Award nominations. These are awards and nominations well deserved; "The … [Read more...] about ‘The Revenant’ Bares Impressive Talent
Lost in LA: Abbot Kinney Blvd
Many students find themselves craving new adventures and sights that surround us in LA County. Though Malibu serves as a perfect beach spot, Los Angeles provides a wide and diverse set of locations that embody the Southern California experience. Commonly known as "the coolest block in America," Abbot Kinney Boulevard does not disappoint with its vast array of … [Read more...] about Lost in LA: Abbot Kinney Blvd
Concert Corner: Albert Hammond Jr. at the Teragram Ballroom
Photos by Haley LaninghamThis past Wednesday, I threw on a dress around 7:30 p.m. and headed out alone to the Teragram Ballroom in Downtown Los Angeles to cover a concert of Albert Hammond Jr., otherwise known as "the old guitarist for The Strokes." I had no idea who this person was, but was excited at the prospect of grabbing my press pass and judging him for the sake of … [Read more...] about Concert Corner: Albert Hammond Jr. at the Teragram Ballroom
Battle of the Sections
Art by Christine NelsonLife & Arts:They say America is the land of opportunity, but I think they mean Life & Arts is the land of opportunity. Or maybe, Life & Arts is America. Either way, there’s a plentitude of opportunity.Want to write about your favorite book? Favorite band? Favorite toilet? (Oh, yes. That happened.) You can write it, my friend. We will not … [Read more...] about Battle of the Sections