One of the unique things about film is its ability to show the passage of time in ways other mediums cannot. Many filmmakers before have used film to chronicle the lives of characters over numerous years and decades. Francois Truffaut did this with his protagonist Antoine Doinel, and Richard Linklater […]
Month: September 2014
Living on Campus: A memorable and worthwhile experience
The question, “Is living on campus really worth the expense?” is short and sweet, but the answers given are not. Many would say yes and many would say no. Living on campus has its advantages and disadvantages. There are only two residence options on campus: Guinan or Young Hall. However, […]
Yes Means Yes: A Bill for Sexual Consent
The California legislature approved SB 967 on September 2, also known as the “Yes Means Yes” bill. It essentially means that affirmative consent is required between students for sexual activity on university campuses. This is to ensure that both male and female students are not being forced into any sexual […]
The Perks of Shea Butter
Fall is around the corner, and that means football, colder weather, sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes. However, fall and colder weather can also make your skin very dry. If you are looking for a cream that can heal the dry skin, shea butter might help. Shea butter is an effective […]
Molly: Not the Girl Next Door
Many young adults are under the impression that molly is a relatively safe party drug compared to other illegal substances. However, molly has proven to be highly dangerous, because it is typically cut with a variety of other drugs and substances, with no two batches alike. For those unfamiliar […]
The Existential Crisis
For some reason, the term “existential crisis” has become commonplace among college students who jokingly question the meaning and purpose of life. Although it seems silly and, at times, overdramatic to claim to be experiencing an existential crisis, in reality it has become a concern everyone should be aware of […]
Suicide Prevention Week Promotes Mental Health Dialogue
With the recent deaths of beloved actor Robin Williams and singer Simone Battle, suicide is a topic currently media attention due to its effect on millions of people each year. In the U.S. alone, 38, 364 people committed suicide in 2010 making it the tenth leading cause of death in […]
Community Assistants Join RAs in Guinan Leadership
This year, Guinan Residence Hall instituted the new position of Community Assistants, also known as CAs. The residence hall has a plethora of leadership positions to help students, ranging from Resident Assistant, Area RA to CA. The CAs are in charge of organizing large-scale community-wide events. Every Wednesday at 10 […]
Israel-Palestine Conflict Maintains Ceasefire
In July, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict again erupted with both Palestinian forces and the Israeli Defense Army exchanging sustained missile fire. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination on Humanitarian Affairs, 1,473 Palestinian civilians and 6 Israeli civilians were killed due to the conflict. The Israeli Iron Dome Missile Defense […]
Six for Six: A Guide to Meals Under $6 Within Walking Distance of Campus
Photo Courtesy 401kcalculator.org Anyone who has dined in Crooker knows that eating their food, even on its best days, is not a viable, long-term plan. “Everyone needs some variety now and again,” freshman Alyssa White. However, the car-deprived freshman is not left with many affordable restaurant choices, but here are six […]