Arts & Life
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Matt’s Munchies: Taco Beach is a getaway close to campus
It’s rare for food to taste like it came straight from the place it originated, but when the decor of the restaurant brings you into the country it came from as well, it offers a new feeling of immersion. Taco Beach on Bellflower Boulevard and East Abbeyfield Street manages to[Read More…]
Canonizing comics: Marjane Satrapi’s ‘Persepolis’
The most admirable quality of “Persepolis” is its sincerity. The author never hesitates to critique foreign powers meddling in her home, or herself. At over 300 pages in length, “Persepolis” is a dense comic. That size shouldn’t be intimidating, as it’s an easy read for those who aren’t experts in[Read More…]
‘Empathetic’ tackles animal cruelty and our apathy toward the issue
People usually don’t consider how their decisions and choices affect the world around them, or the lives of the animals that surround them. With plenty of distractions, entertainment and activities, the mistreatment of animals is often pushed into the background of our lives. Cora Kim hopes to change that through[Read More…]
‘Far Cry 5’ takes the fight home while sticking to its roots
Thrust into an unfamiliar and dangerous terrain populated with an army of people ready to kill, and one lone protagonist, tasked with going up against it all. This has been the classic “Far Cry” formula seen in the Ubisoft series’ past three iterations. But with the newly released “Far Cry[Read More…]
In photos: School of Art galleries
‘Conscious Collection’ features artwork from CSULB students of various marginalized communities
Largely marginalized communities got their chance in the spotlight — or rather, on the canvas through Associated Students, Inc.’s latest art gallery. ASI kicked off a memorable evening at the “Conscious Collections Opening” Thursday in the University Student Union Art Gallery. For the month of April, ASI wanted to compile[Read More…]
‘A Quiet Place’ is an early contender for best horror film of the year
Silence is the greatest asset of “A Quiet Place,” the new horror film directed by John Krasinski. You may know him as Jim from “The Office,” but there’s nothing funny happening here. The premise is simple: a family must remain silent to avoid sightless monsters who prowl the Earth and[Read More…]
