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‘Thick Dark Fog’ director shares story of native identity

Jennifer Manalili November 14, 2012

“It touched my heart. You showed me the story of my grandfather and I’ll never forget it,” said an audience member after watching “The Thick Dark Fog” at Saville Theatre....

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Evolution of the ‘Creed’

Adam Baird November 14, 2012

Does anybody remember learning about the American Revolutionary War back in high school? I recall being spoon-fed stories about our heroic founding fathers who bravely stood up against the tyrannical might...

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Downtown sushi joint disappoints

Andrew Hahn November 14, 2012

Recently UE Kara Grill opened on C St. between Eighth and Ninth Ave. making it a convenient lunch option for City College students and staff, especially those who are time and money conscious.I know...

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‘Invest in our future’

Amanda Rhoades November 14, 2012

On election night, things weren’t looking good for California Proposition 30, the temporary sales tax increase to prevent further public higher-education cuts. Sometime around 11:30 p.m. the numbers...

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A hearty soup to keep you warm

Jennifer Manalili November 14, 2012

With fall here and temperatures finally winding down, it feels like the right time to start breaking out a few comfort-food meals to pair with the weather.Soup can provide a lot of comfort at the end of...

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Audrey II eats up Saville Theatre

Audrey II eats up Saville Theatre

Mariel Mostacero November 14, 2012

City College’s "Little Shop of Horrors" proved to be a success as students presented this comedic musical, which opened on Oct. 26 at the Saville Theatre. It made audience members laugh, gasp,...

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Dont Stop Believin: Everymans Journey served as the opening night film at the 13th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival. Official image.

San Diego highlights Filipino cinema

Jennifer Manalili November 13, 2012

This year’s San Diego Asian Film Festival included a collection of colorful films that together reflect the diversity in Asian filmmaking and especially Filipino cinema today. “Don’t Stop Believin’:...

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Punk legend Patti Smith sang songs and read passages from her autobiography Just Kids at an event at Spreckels Theatre. ArtPower! at UC San Diego.

Patti Smith rocks and reads

Issa Lozano October 25, 2012

A renowned figure in rock and roll – nicknamed the “Godmother of Punk” – who propelled to fame in 1975, Patti Smith returned to San Diego for “Downtown with Patti Smith" at Spreckels Theatre,...

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Plate of Gored Gored, cubed cuts of raw beef flavored with chili powder and clarified butter.
Andrew Hahn, City Times

Steak served medium-raw

Andrew Hahn October 22, 2012

Has anyone ever considered that for the first time in human history, we are fortunate enough to eat food from almost any culture anywhere in the world, without even leaving our city? Today, my taste buds...

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San Diego Asian Film Fest kicks off

Jennifer Manalili October 22, 2012

The largest showcase of Asian cinema in the western U.S. will embark on its 13th year with its producers under a new banner called the Pacific Arts Movement. The San Diego Asian Film Festival, an event...

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“Sinister’s” grotesque scenes could keep audiences from sleeping.  Official image.

‘Sinister’ proves creepy

Mariel Mostacero October 22, 2012

“Sinister” might do some harm to a sensitive psyche. Released Oct. 12 to audiences nationwide and directed by Scott Derrickson, this film starred Ethan Hawke as protagonist Ellison Oswalt, a true...

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Miriam Dance (left), Diana Santos (right), Professor Duane Gardella (above) put together the show’s star, Audrey II.  David L. Wells, City Times

‘Shop of Horrors’ is ready to make audiences laugh

Adam Burkhart October 22, 2012

Director June Richards said she wants City College’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” to reintroduce humor to theatergoers with its satirical vision of the late-’50s to early-’60s paranoia. “What...

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