Art by Alexander Hayes Debell, Miller, Banowsky, Peppers — is a dorm really a home away from home or is it just what it is, a dorm? Now that school is starting to run on a routine and the initial excitement of college is dying down, many freshmen (and even upperclassmen) are suddenly realizing the reality of college. Homesickness starts to kick in, or at least the longing … [Read more...] about Is it home away from home?
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Let’s talk about food
As college students, food is a big deal. As it well should be. Not only is it a physical necessity, but it is a form of literal communion. In other words, we share our lives with the people we share our food with. Between the af, the HAWC, and the various other eateries on campus, there are certainly options. We’re students, but that seems to entail studying our next meal … [Read more...] about Let’s talk about food
Eat Happy at Blue Cow Kitchen
Photo by Corina Mun Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the Blue Cow Kitchen, which recently opened its doors, offers burgers and sandwiches as its specialties. Though my friend and I went without reservations on a bustling Friday evening, we were seated almost immediately. We opted to eat indoors, which allowed our eyes to take in the atmosphere: dim lighting, … [Read more...] about Eat Happy at Blue Cow Kitchen
‘The Family’ falls six feet under
Photo Courtesy of Showbizcafe.com Actor Robert De Niro has become a quintessential name in the gangster crime genre, having portrayed a number of iconic mafiosos throughout his career. He showcased the rise to power of a young Vito Corleone in the award winning “The Godfather II,” provided a viscous look into gangland violence in “Goodfellas,” displayed the pitfalls of … [Read more...] about ‘The Family’ falls six feet under
‘AM’ leaves the party to find genius sound
Photo Courtesy of TheFireNote.com Celebrated rock band Arctic Monkeys steer away from their quintessential pub-rock pumpy music in “AM,” their fifth studio album. Instead, the fastest-selling rock band in British music history continues to evolve in their decade-long stint, aiming for a more baroque darkness clashing with unwonted comedy. In the past, the boys of Arctic … [Read more...] about ‘AM’ leaves the party to find genius sound