Sunday, August 16

In the news:


Video time is money

In comparison to a life of midterms and Maloney’s, the ever-competitive job market even makes living in our parents’ basements an appealing option. Yet despite the horror stories of post-college penury, one Bruin has avoided the parents ““ and created his own innovative market. Read more...


Weekend Review: Islands

Islands Friday, Nov. 10 Henry Fonda Theater It’s only a matter of time before a giant earthquake separates Los Angeles from the rest of California. Until then, we have Islands. Read more...


“˜Lost’ needs to find a way back to good storytelling

So remember how I wrote a few weeks back that “Lost” hadn’t gotten nearly as bad as people claimed? Well, if I were you, I’d take this opportunity to cut out this column and save it for posterity, because I’m about to do something that doesn’t happen very often. Read more...


Writers produce plays at a small price

NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Today-Nov. 18, various times 1340 Macgowan A hundred dollars can go quite a long way. If done correctly, a hundred bucks can be stretched to afford a weekend in Mammoth, a slightly used Moped or a really long night at Maloney’s. Read more...


German metal band Blind Guardian to rock Avalon

“The place was packed. The audience went nuts. They were singing every song so loud we couldn’t hear the band anymore.” This is how Blind Guardian rhythm guitarist Marcus Siepen described one of the shows on the European leg of the band’s tour. Read more...


Alums return to share first films

"CITIZEN RUTH" "Making It: The First Feature" series Today, 7:30 p.m. James Bridges Theater Though they are big names in the hills of Hollywood, once upon a time they were small-time students trudging up Bruin Walk. Read more...