Emerging out of London in 1986 with its debut album “Please,” the Pet Shop Boys immediately established itself as a unique unit capable of serving up infectious, synthesizer driven dance tunes as well as catchy pop ballads. Incredibly, 20 years later, the duo of vocalist Neil Tennant and keyboardist Chris[Read More…]
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Bush wrongly stands for foreign policy
Our president has yet again proved that we, the people, really have no say in what happens to our country. Wasn’t America supposed to be the land of the free? A democracy? Do the people have a say in who dies and who lives? Apparently not. Our President George W.[Read More…]
Car chases not real news, superfluous
I woke up around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, turned on the television and saw FOX 11 news fill my television screen. As I was rushing to get dressed for school, I glanced at my TV and noticed that a car chase was occurring. From what I saw, the car was[Read More…]
LBSU flying under the radar
When the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team takes the court, opponents don’t see a number before LBSU. But why aren’t the 49ers nationally ranked? That’s because the College Sports Television (CSTV)/American Volleyball Coaches Association didn’t include the 49ers in their Top 25 Poll. Actually, the 49ers were ranked 27[Read More…]
Ducks fly south to The Beach
In previous years, a women’s volleyball non-conference match scheduled against Oregon would equal an easy victory for Long Beach State. Maybe not this year. Oregon, who has finished last in the Pac-10 the past seven seasons, won its opening two matches over the weekend. They beat UC Irvine 3-0 last[Read More…]
Pluto is out, no big deal
Pluto no longer being considered a planet will not affect the curriculum for Astronomy 100 classes at Cal State Long Beach. Last week, astronomers made it official after years of planning and debating. They decided Pluto no longer classifies as a planet. Now, when asked how many planets there are,[Read More…]
Breakfast infiltrated by disingenuous drinkers
It has been the subject of many songs and other forms of pop culture. From Blur’s “Coffee and TV” and “Ojalá Que Llueva Café” by Café Tacuba to such movies as “Coffee and Cigarettes,” sharing a cup o’ joe with a friend or lingering over your coffee in the morning[Read More…]
Longoria doing it in the bigs
The former Dirtbag has immediately established himself this summer as one of the elite prospects in baseball. Early this month, Baseball America tabbed Evan Longoria as the hottest prospect in the minors, stating “…the Long Beach State product has exceeded the wildest expectations as a pro thus far.” Drafted third-overall[Read More…]
Obie Trice new album not up to par
After a three year hiatus from the scene, Obie Trice drops his second solo effort, “Second Round’s on Me.” After entering the game as a more humorous rapper with the hit “Hopefuly She Got Some Teeth,” Trice re-enters with a different state of mind, more focused with something to prove.[Read More…]
The Randies bring rock back with new album
I thought all hope was lost in the new wave of music coming out today, until I heard the Randies’ sophomore album “Saw the Light.” The album, released yesterday, is a breath of fresh air in the polluted pop-emo music of today’s MTV genre. This group has not fallen into[Read More…]