It’s that time of the quarter. Week eight has arrived, the midterm madness has slowed and it’s the short lull before the end of the quarter sprint.
Category Archives: Arts Columns
Soundbite: Plants and Animals
It’s not often that the phrase “plants and animals” replaces images of pretty flowers and fuzzy woodland creatures with guitar riffs and drum sets.
Soundbite: Mouse on Mars
The predominant electro-pop beats of Mouse on Mars’ newest release “Parastrophics” make this album stand out compared to many songs heard on the radio today.
B-Sides: _TV needs a purely music channel; hopefully Sean “˜Diddy’ Combs’ Revolt will fill this void_
“Revolutionary” is an interesting little word. It’s quite the lofty idea, but it seems to be used for far more than it should be. Yesterday, I had a milkshake that was so good it was revolutionary. No I didn’t; a milkshake can’t be revolutionary ““ neither can a new restaurant or method of brewing coffee.
Joy Sticks: _'Gamer' label on products promotes elitism within community_
In this column, as in real life, I’ve tried to avoid using the term “gamer,” and I’ve done this for several reasons. Besides the fact that the term itself is sometimes condescending and only serves to both divide the gaming community and create an air of exclusivity, it’s also used much more commonly as a marketing ploy.
_Artscapes: The Grammy Museum delivers the glitz and glamour of Hollywood_
The Grammy Museum was definitely designed for tourists looking for a bit of Los Angeles glitz.
Remote Life: Markings at Bunche Hall incite togetherness among avid TV show fans
If you’re not a fan of the shows “Sherlock,” “Doctor Who” or “Game of Thrones,” you might have walked by the chalk writings at Bunche Hall without giving them much thought.