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Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard star in “Jurassic World”. Official image.

Summer blockbuster preview

Jennifer Manalili, Copy Editor May 12, 2015
Some of this season’s most anticipated movies to start off summer break, guaranteed to pack the house, heat up the box office and get fans talking
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Fans, photographers and various Star Wars characters line the entrance to Villainous Lair Comics & Gaming on Adams Avenue during Free Comic Book Day on May 2. Photo credit: Antonio Marquez

Excelsior! Fans celebrate Free Comic Day at local shops

Antonio Marquez May 12, 2015
Fans celebrate Free Comic Book Day at local shops
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The album artwork for Kendrick Lamar's “To Pimp a Butterfly”. Official image.

Album Review: Kendrick Lamar releases a contemporary hip hop classic with ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’

Richard Lomibao, Opinion Editor April 24, 2015

“Don’t be quick to thought to instant classic … let it live a little bit,” Kendrick Lamar responds on New York’s famed hip hop radio station Hot 97, weeks after the release of his anticipated...

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Cast members of the musical “Grease” sing and dance to multiple songs on opening night April 10. The musical will run until April 26  at the Saville Theatre. Photo credit: Torrey Spoerer

‘Grease’ blazes at the Saville

Holly Bridges April 21, 2015

There was a streak of musical magic on opening night of the production “Grease” at the San Diego City College Saville Theatre. Directed by June E. Richards, the show started off with wonderful...

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Student Jesimarie Rodriguez recites a written monologue at VAMP on March 26 along with eight other students. Photo credit: Richard Lomibao

Students stand up in VAMP show

Franchesca Walker, Co-Arts & Features Editor April 21, 2015

Surrounded by street art painted by local artists, nine City College students told powerful stories that changed each of their lives at the SILO in Makers Quarter on March 26. Titled VAMP (Visual/Audio...

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The second annual Women in Light Show opened its doors on March 2 at the Luxe Gallery featuring female artists from City College’s photography program. The work of students, staff and faculty come together to celebrate Women’s History Month. Photo credit: Richard Lomibao

Female photographers illuminate and inspire at Luxe Gallery

Richard Lomibao, Opinion Editor March 27, 2015

What started as a way to open conversation and connect through sharing each other's photographs, a group of female photographers came together and gave birth to what we know as The Women of Light. “We...

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City College dancers Dante Finch and Brianna Bellamy perform a traditional Russian waltz in the center of the City Gallery as part of the opening reception for the gallery’s newest exhibition, “Dialogues: Poster Art of the Soviet Union,” on March 13. Photo credit: Torrey Spoerer

Dialogues of the Soviet past: Soviet history and arts exhibit draws art and history lovers out to City Gallery

Torrey Spoerer March 24, 2015

In 1989, the Soviet Union government offered the United States a unique opportunity to view Soviet life through an exhibit of contemporary Soviet posters in a show organized by members of the American...

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Alternative indie rockers Viet Cong bassist and singer Matt Flegel and drummer Mike Wallace perform to a packed house at the Soda Bar in San Diego on March 7. Photo credit: Torrey Spoerer

Indie rock’s post-punk revival: Canadian alternative indie rockers Viet Cong perform classic and new material at a stellar sold out concert at Soda Bar

Torrey Spoerer March 24, 2015

“What is the difference between love and hate?” Matt Flegel of Viet Cong shouts towards the end of their song “March of Progress” off their new self- titled album, which paints an allusion of...

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Rancid lead guitarist Lars Frederiksen performing at House of Blues Las Vegas on July 2013. Photo by Tyler Newton.

SoundBreak: Punk’s not dead: A look at some of punk rock’s best albums, artists and eras

Angelica Wallingford, Editor in Chief March 11, 2015
A look at some of punk rock’s best albums, artists and eras
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Construction outside of the Dolby Theatre in preparation for the 87th Annual Academy Awards.  Official Facebook image.

Who should take the Oscar home?

Jennifer Manalili, Copy Editor February 22, 2015

Even the most casual movie watcher can admit it’s kind of fun to place bets on who will win gold during the Oscars. We make our predictions for whose most likely to win in the show’s three biggest...

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The Black Keys performing during a concert in Brooklyn, New York in Sept. 2014. Official Facebook image. Photo by Melinda Oswandel.

Songs for the lovers, the haters and everyone in-between

Angelica Wallingford and Richard Lomibao February 14, 2015

Every Feb. 14 people in relationships do the exact same thing. Grab some flowers, a heart-shaped box of assorted chocolates, a generic Hallmark card with a generic ‘I’m yours, be mine I love you, hooray...

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Common Ground Theatre troupe perfoms an excerpt from the upcoming play “North Star Shining” at the Saville Theatre on Feb. 5. Photo credit: Richard Lomibao

‘North Star Shining’ lights up the Saville Theatre

Franchesca Walker, Co-Arts & Features Editor February 8, 2015

The red stage lights dimmed down onto the stage as the sounds of African drums streamed through the speakers of the Saville Theatre. The cast, all African Americans, entered the stage in a choreographed...

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