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WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT GIRLS AND GUITARS
Illustration by Nichole Daniels
I never thought I could pick up any instrument or ever learn music. Unlike most of my other friends, I never joined orchestra or marching band in elementary or middle school; my pa...
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LAW ENFORCEMENT USE NEW ONLINE TOOLS TO CATCH CRIMINALS
Law enforcement worldwide is quickly discovering that social media can be used as an effective tool to solve crime.
Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter are being utilized by law enforcement to info...
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A TECHIE'S VIEW OF APPLE INC.
For those who have recently decided to purchase a new Macbook Pro, or that awesome 160 gigabyte iPod to hold your whopping 324 song collection, I pose a question: did you really put any effort into actually understanding wha...
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"LEG AVENUE" LEADS STRAIGHT TO HELL
Illustration by Gillian Woodson
Every now and then I read an article or blog post about cultural appropriation (which in the context of the argument, I think misappropriation is more apt) and it amazes me that it’s ...
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A few weeks ago, Nabisco, one of the world’s leading producers of cookies and cookie-like products, unveiled a limited time, Target-stores-only, Candy Corn-flavored Oreos. Fans of the popular cookie were baffled, noting that making a cookie that tastes ...
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LOVECRAFT'S PROCLIVITY FOR PERFECTION
In the fall of 1920 H.P. Lovecraft wrote From Beyond. Inspired by the philosophical writings of Hugh Eliot, Lovecraft sculpted a terrifying tale of other worldly creatures that lurk all around in parallel dimen...
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Intro by Torie Rivera
As September rolls on, the literature page will continue to surprise sex your cognizance with science fiction: book reviews, literary podcasts, and more! Two weeks down and three more to go of awesome science fiction. On a sid...
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Everyone knows that the best kind of girl is a quirky girl. You too can be a quirky girl by creating your own army of little felt pals. There is a need for more cuteness in the world, and there are an infinite number of creations that you can make; your o...
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LONG BEACH WELCOMES AN ARRAY OF LADY CYCLISTS
An entire day of networking and discussion, followed by a Cycle Chic Fashion Show, is scheduled for this Thursday during the first-ever National Women’s Bicycling Summit.
Developing ways to get mor...
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THE DARK NIGHT FAILS TO RISE
By Nathan Cruz
Last week I took it upon myself to finally see one of the most highly anticipated films of the summer and the latest installment of the Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, written and directed by Jonathan...
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SHORT STORY CONTEST WINNER:
The Fools Ov Samhain
By Torie Rivera
The Streets were just busy enough to make an amateur bank robber nervous. But, Jesse and Chris could not back down from the robbery; The Lord had called upon them. Money to fund the bombi...
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Today's Tribute: Jeff Goldblum and Bill Murray
How These Two Actors Transcended Obselescence in a New Era
Steve Bessette, Entertainment Editor
Illustrations by Rose Feduk, Associate Editor
[If you're continuing this reading from the ...
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Two Movies, Two Eras, Two Schools of Thought, Same Deal
Steve Bessette, Entertainment Editor
Christopher Nolan’s Inception and Luis Buñuel’s The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie aren’t shot-for-shot twinsies, but after watching abo...
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LONG BEACH'S RAINMAN STORMS OVER THE COMPETITION
By >Steve Bessette Illustration by >Rachel Rufrano
We’re living in an age where it’s easy to go online and download complete discographies of music you like, even music you don’t like. Every ban...
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Biehn There, Wish I Hadn't Done That
THE VICTIM ISN'T GRINDHOUSE, IT'S JUST BAD
Steve Bessette, Entertainment Editor
For a movie to be posterized as a grindhouse flick with buxom heroines and an axe-wielding leading man, as The Victim was, it needs...
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Feeling powerless in a system that needs to take action.
Despite being a proud registered voter, I doubt I’ll vote in the upcoming ASI elections because student government can’t do shit. Sure they can do stuff to make sure students have a good ti...
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MEMBERSHIP IN THESE PROGRAMS CAN MAKE YOU STAND OUT IN ANY ECONOMY
Cal State Long Beach has some valuable programs you may not be aware of. The University Honors Program and Ethical Leadership class are both offerings at CSULB that I have had the op...
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ON BRIT-HIPSTER MOCKUMENTARY SERIES DALSTON SUPERSTARS
Nathan Cruz, Union Staffer
In the world of reality television (and I use the word “reality” loosely), various groups of people are “documented” for our sick pleasure. There’s the New J...
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MY ENCOUNTER WITH SONGWRITER JEFF TAYLOR
We met at Amoeba Records, one of the last vestiges of musical purity on the planet according to Jeff. Needing to fulfill my R.L. Burnside fix, I didn’t mind a bit. Jeff, hurrying from a singing telegram perf...
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