For students involved in Greek life, attending a taping of “The Price is Right” has become a popular sisterhood and brotherhood event. The show welcomes large groups to sign up for free tickets online which make this an economical group activity for college students on a budget. There’s also the added suspense of possibly playing as a contestant.
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2012 Bruin Bash line-up brings range of appeal to campus
Every fall, new Bruins and seasoned seniors alike grab neon wristbands and head down to Drake Stadium for Bruin Bash, a back-to-school celebration featuring some of today’s most popular musical artists and bands.
Sunset Strip Music Festival heats up the boulevard
This year’s Sunset Strip Music Festival was the hottest to date with scorching temperatures and sizzling performances.
Alumna Christine Lakin depicts her return to show business in her web series “Lovin’ Lakin”
Americans love to follow the ups (but more likely the downs) of their favorite childhood stars, with the likes of Lindsay Lohan and Demi Lovato recurring more often in punch lines and Us Weekly magazine covers than movies and music videos.
Movie Review: "Katy Perry: Part of Me"
The pop confection known as Katy Perry brings to mind images of candy-coated costumes and a bright, over-the-top personality, but the 3-D biopic “Katy Perry: Part of Me” demonstrates that there is much more beneath the sparkling surface.
Musicology, violin student will bring hidden music to life at Ciro Zoppo Fellowship recital
Twenty-five years ago, Lindsey Strand-Polyak first saw world-renowned violinist and composer Itzhak Perlman on “Sesame Street” and told her parents that she wanted to be just like the man on TV.
“˜Point(s) of Contact’ celebrates students’ yearlong journey
Maddie Schwarz read about a cell called the tonic neuron that keeps a constant beat; sometimes it is even referred to as a metronome neuron because it sets the pace for the cells around it. Schwarz saw the neuron as a metaphor for tap dancing, and it eventually inspired a dance piece that she will perform today and Saturday.