When Professor Delia Salvi was a graduate student at UCLA, she attended screenings of student films and quickly she noticed a troubling theme common in almost every one of them. Read more...

“23” Blonde Redhead 4AD Records (Out Of 5) Blonde Redhead’s “23” is the sort of album that will surely grab your attention ““ at least through the first half. Read more...

Sometimes, the mic can be mightier than the pen. Peaches, Jello Biafra and Saul Williams will be a few of many performers and speakers at Mighty Mic, a human rights awareness concert which will take place tonight in Ackerman Grand Ballroom from 6 p.m. Read more...

I have a confession to make: I have no clue what I’m doing past June 15. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably moping around while your friends announce that they’ve gotten in to Tufts University for veterinary school, accepted a job to work at Google, or ““ like my boyfriend ““ beaten out hundreds of people to land a prestigious summer internship at Entertainment Weekly. Read more...

Danielle Fishel was an on-screen idol. She was a role model for morals and intelligence. She was an independent female figure and an inspiration for a belief in astrology. Read more...

Saddle Ranch Chop House 1000 Universal Studies Blvd. When I was in fifth grade, going to Universal Studios was the most exciting thing ever. (OK, not as cool as the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland, but pretty awesome.) The studio tour where we were attacked by Jaws and drove by the Bates Motel was drop-dead scary; the “E.T.” ride was awe-inspiring. Read more...

I’m the worst kind of couch potato ““ the sort who structures his life around TV. I’ve been known to hesitate before making plans if they interfere with TV, like going on dates, to concerts, to class or taking a final. Read more...