Summer’s starting early this year. In Hollywood, at least, summer begins with the release of the first big blockbuster hopeful. Thor, due May 6, will be followed by countless other “event” movies, big-budget action flicks and a record number of sequels. The summer box office will no doubt be dominated by the likes of the [...]
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Summer cravings can stay healthy with fruits
With summer just around the corner, it’s hard not to feel the urge to binge on some of our favorite treats in bouts of celebratory bliss. But although summer might be fun and carefree, the season also preys on our laid-back attitudes by challenging our dedication to healthy diets with daringly delicious distractions. The temptations [...]
Read the rest of this article »Doctor Who helps to bring geek culture to mainstream
This Saturday, the Doctor is in. What doctor? Doctor Who. For those who don’t know Doctor Who, it’s the longest-running science-fiction show in the world. It follows the adventures of the Doctor, an alien blessed with multiple regenerations (which allows for different actors to play the role), as he travels through time and space in [...]
Read the rest of this article »Findings affirm the danger of all sugar
Studies over the years have found that sugar, in all of its forms, isn’t all that healthy. High-fructose corn syrup, in particular, has fallen from its lofty place as a healthy alternative to cane sugar. Now, it resides in the most vilified pits of the food world, the monstrous foe of nearly everyone focused on [...]
Read the rest of this article »Stagecoach’s smaller acts not exclusively for country fans
The thousands of music fans who invaded Indio’s Empire Polo Grounds for Coachella have finally returned home, but polo players won’t be able to enjoy their playing fields for long. On May 30, Stagecoach Festival, a two-day country music extravaganza, will be held in the same area as Coachella. And like Coachella, Stagecoach allows for [...]
Read the rest of this article »Bridesmaids can help change female comedy
Tina Fey has taken over. With the release of her critically lauded memoir Bossypants, Fey has officially become the queen of comedy. Fey established herself as a comedic voice for women with her Saturday Night Live career beginning in 1997 and led to her being the show’s first female head writer. But it wasn’t until [...]
Read the rest of this article »A simple guide to getting your ideal summer bikini body
It’s that time of year again: bikini season. For many people, summer is an excuse to do absolutely nothing except chill at the beach with friends. But for us girls, it can be a bit of a struggle. Time and again, society has created the image of the perfect woman. You know what I’m talking [...]
Read the rest of this article »Geek culture merging more and more with mainstream
For geeks, this summer is one of excitement and anticipation. With the iPad 2 already out, the year’s tech craze is in full swing. And, starting in May, a four-month wave of new books, movies and television shows coming out is sure to make us happy. One excited geek is Matt Campagna, the host of [...]
Read the rest of this article »Despite prevalence of food dyes, panic is mostly unfounded
Like it or not, food dyes are everywhere. All you need to do is take whatever package of tasty snack food is in your hand, flip to the ingredients list and voilá, there they are: Food Drug & Cosmetics Blue No. 1, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5 and others, forming a veritable rainbow of [...]
Read the rest of this article »Record Store Day proves true value of buying records
I steal music. Most people reading this probably do too. I’m not saying it’s right, but I rarely feel guilty. Much of my generation has fallen into the easy routine of downloading music for free. As a result, record release dates mean nothing, as albums leak weeks in advance. Yet while the Recording Industry Association [...]
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