I read about a Daily Mail article beyond anything I’ve ever seen on The Oprah Show, The Tyra Banks Show, Dr. Phil or Jerry Springer. According to the tabloid newspaper, Welsh rugby player Chris Birch said that his recent stroke turned him gay. The 26-year-old didn’t experience the fun and[Read More…]
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In the mood for food: Trader Joe’s affordable holiday items
The turkey holiday may still be a few weeks away, but I’d like to go ahead and give thanks to Trader Joe’s. I swept the specialty grocery’s aisles clean of its seasonal items simply because of its limited quality and affordability. Costco bulk, anyone? For the starvin‘ Marvins who[Read More…]
Album woos and boos: ‘Parallax’ by Atlas Sound
Looking past the death of a band mate, the cross-dressing performances and himself, Bradford Cox, who goes under moniker Atlas Sound, sheds light on love in his lo-fi pop album Parallax. According to the Atlanta-native, “The Shakes” is inspired either by Howard Hughes, Elvis Presley or Kurt Cobain. The chord[Read More…]
In the mood for food: The Deli News
The Deli News is a mom and pop restaurant on the corner of Stearns Street and Bellflower Boulevard that offers well-priced meals, good vibes and a terrific selection of Italian food from pizza to pasta. You can get a 14-inch pizza with one topping for $5 with a cup of[Read More…]
Be careful what you tweet, for the robbers may leave your nest empty
I live in a Bizarro World where the city doesn’t permit drive-thrus, tall grass blades and unearthly-painted houses. The children of this bubble are expected to stare at their computer screens rather than their windows as a basis of connecting with the outside world. The same goes for the rest[Read More…]
No. 7 billion hallmarks steep growth curve on day honoring harvest and dead
According to the United Nations, the world population is estimated at 7 billion humans today. The birth of a child may indicate the celebration of life, but don’t forget that the dead are also honored on the 31st. To set the mood for Halloween, formerly known as the holiday for[Read More…]
Students gear up for Halloween
Growing up doesn’t necessarily mean that one has to dress down à la Mean Girls. Many Cal State Long Beach students leave a little mystery whether it be with their imaginative do-it-yourself collaborations or childhood-inspired pieces. Here’s a glimpse of how your classmates looked over the weekend. Seniors Max Morallo (left)[Read More…]
The forgotten parking issue
Have you ever returned to your car after a long day of classes, only to find the car next to yours looks like it was parked by an inebriated college student? After a car parked so close to Jack’s car (green), he had to go through an obstacle to get[Read More…]