Spoiler alert: The following review will give away parts of The Hunger Games book and movie. Do not proceed if you wish to be surprised. It’s rare these days to see a movie where the story is more important than the action. “The Hunger Games” film adaptation did just that and still received an 8 [...]
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Pros and cons of technology
Technology is a prevalent part of the learning process in today’s society. Below is a list of the pros and cons of having a technology-based learning atmosphere: PROS: Convenience: In general, technology has become a staple in today’s society. For teachers, it is easy to have students complete particular activities in class with the World [...]
Out of Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Arriving in a large city can be a culturally daunting experience that affects all aspects of one’s life. As I emerged into Washington, D.C., immediate differences and similarities between California and Washington were apparent. The first major contrast was the metro system. Stepping up and out of a tunnel in the ground, [...]
New Years resolution update
The unfortunate reality of New Year’s resolutions is that a large number of students will not stick to them. They fail because they run out of willpower or the resolutions are simply unrealistic. There is still room for optimism, even in February. Let students assume they have sworn off those unrealistic but well-intended promises and swapped them for realistic ones. Below are 10 strategies in making [...]
Fat consumption causes a conundrum
In the ever changing landscape of what is “healthy,” fat has almost become a bad word. Contrary to what some popu- lar diet fads might suggest, eating small amounts of polyunsaturated fats on a regular basis is necessary in order to carry out basic bodily processes. In fact, having shiny hair, smooth skin or even [...]
Does beauty really cause pain?
Super models walk down the runway in their super tight cloth- ing and celebrities walk down the street in their high heels. Many people do not realize the problems that come from wearing this type of clothing. Normally, the ever-changing fashions that models display are admired rather than considered as to how these fashion statements [...]
Star Trek Exhibit? … make it so
Museums typically have exhibits that showcase a past society, prehistoric animals or even a collection of art. The Riverside Metropolitan Museum, instead, is presenting a futuristic, fictional society through the new Star Trek exhibition. Star Trek: The Exhibition is currently open until Feb. 28, 2011. Enette Morton, the museum director, states that the Star Trek [...]
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Up to your elbows in Silly Bandz
Most students can remember the trends of their youth. Whether it be Pogs, Pokémon or Rubik’s Cubes there was something fascinating. Recently, people of all ages have been collecting rubber bands shaped like everything from dinosaurs to celebrities. These rubber bands, known as Silly Bandz, are meant to be worn on the wrist like a [...]
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Embrace Ugly: Beastly Review
Finding the one person who can see past the surface into you really are is difficult enough but for Kyle Kingston it is a challenge that he must overcome in one year or he will remain beastly forever. In the edgy, modern take on the classic story Beauty and the Beast, Beastly centers on the [...]
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Spring Guide To Shoes
No more boots, UGGS and rain boots are needed – spring is here. Give those old shoes a break and store them away. Take a few extra dollars, go to your nearest mall and search for these new and fresh spring styles. This year it is all about budget, comfort, color and individuality. Spring weather [...]
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