The protagonist’s explanation of the play he is currently writing is lobbed in the middle of the first act of “Red Light Winter,” the play by Adam Rapp that was staged on campus from the end of February through Sunday. In the description, a train crash leaves a young boy[Read More…]
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Tailored for success
Dressed in a heather grey t-shirt, beanie and jeans, you would never guess from Kevin Schetne’s laidback appearance that he is a self-made business man. Schetne, 22, is a senior marketing major at Cal State Long Beach. Like most students, he balances work while going to school. Unlike so many[Read More…]
Album reviews: Pharrell Williams’ “G I R L”
Pharrell’s second solo album, “G I R L,” is a cacophony of funky electronic groove music worthy of becoming the summer album of 2014. In his collaborative album, “Random Access Memories” with the electronic duo Daft Punk, Pharrell established a sound that felt fresh and left fans craving more. Due[Read More…]
‘House of Cards’ makes Netflix a contender
The battle to be the best television drama has been going strong during past years and Netflix has come out as an unexpected contender with its original show, “House of Cards.” Competing with shows like “Game of Thrones,” “Breaking Bad” and “Mad Men,” season two of “House of Cards” had[Read More…]
‘Non-Stop’ stops short of exciting
Since his commercial hit, “Taken,” Liam Neeson has proven his chops as an action star. In his most recent endeavor, “Non-Stop,” Neesom show no sign of that changing. In “Non-Stop,” Bill Marks (Liam Neeson) is a U.S. Federal Air Marshall and divorced alcoholic. Marks boards a plane for another routine[Read More…]
Trends: Normcore fashion
The cast of “Seinfeld” had their fashion game on point and we’re only learning about it now, more than ten years later. A few weeks ago, NY Magazine introduced “normcore” as “Fashion for those who realize they’re one in 7 billion.” Now, normcore has become almost inescapable with fashion forecasters[Read More…]
Imagining the Holi Color Festival
In spirit of the “Holi” celebration, strangers hugged and danced on the Excelsior high school grounds in Norwalk Saturday as the sweet scent of powder clouded the air. The literal meaning of the Indian word “Holi” is burning. According to ancient Indian tradition, the festival was originally known as “Holika,”[Read More…]
In preview: African Student Union’s annual Black Consciousness Conference
The African Student Union kicks off its 34th Annual Black Consciousness Conference tomorrow with its headlining theme “The Resurrection of Black Power: A Call to Action.” The African Student Union’s Black Consciousness Conference is the longest standing student conference in California. Like past years, the conference will feature a number[Read More…]
Panties, Pageantry and Philanthropy
Men wearing women’s underwear and hip thrusting in tight ‘80s aerobic wear, while fanatic girls cheer uncontrollably in the audience. Sean Zent, a senior communications major, vividly remembers putting on a speedo, bending over and pretending to play in the sand on stage, which he said was actually “pretty weird”.[Read More…]
Album review: Real Estate’s “Atlas”
Call me crazy, but Real Estate’s new album may just be the best thing since their last full album, “Days,” in 2011. For any fans of laid back, stress relieving music that ironically, keeps you up rather than puts you to sleep, Real Estate is the band for you. Real[Read More…]