Art from the fireA blown glass artists sits down for a few questions… Post the First Comment Crazy SmartMaking the grade while struggling with mental illnessHe counts every step from his car to his classroom in the Business Building. If he gets there and he's landed on an odd number, he must find a way to squeeze in an extra step, no matter how small. Uneven numbers aren't allowed in his life-except seven and 21. … Post the First Comment Dealer's ChoiceRiley had what he thought was a great hand - until he realized he had to fold 'em.… Post the First Comment Instrument AficionadoIn his ongoing quest for musical knowledge, Pierce student Dylan Cronin isn't daunted by the wide array of existing instruments and genres. He just slaps them onto a to-do list.Head through the house, passing a room where numerous string instruments hang from the walls. Arriving at his room, notice a U.S. Army beret hanging from a frame, a mandolin sitting between a cello and a bass guitar, and a massive mixing board and microphone resting near his computer. … Post the First Comment Into The Night
It's here. The 19th hour is upon us and the sun has set.
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FeaturedA letter from the editorOK, so a monk, a glassblower and a pirate walk into a rave… No, I don't have a punchline to the joke, but rather I present to you a compilation of some of the subjects of the Spring 2008 issue of The Bull.Arrica RoseThe girl who loves to miss L.A.Video: Kyle Bracewell Photos: Gil Riego, Jr. and Jared IorioThere's a war going on...Additional reporting by Aaron Sheldon"Dissent is the most American value." The candid words of Pierce College student Danielle Gresham, 19, rang through the shouting crowds at a Hollywood protest marking the five-year anniversary of the Iraq War. Gresham, pictured above center, has been an activist since she was 13, after discovering punk music and being influenced by its focus on citizen rights and freedom.Escondido Falls: A Hidden ParadiseWhat better way to enjoy your weekend and appreciate nature than to take a scenic hike through one of California's most vivid mountain ranges? The Santa Monica Mountains are home to Escondido Falls, a trail worth the walk. Off Pacific Coast Highway, between Ramirez Canyon Road and Laitgo Canyon Road, is a private street called East Winding Way.'Ironman' a strong contenderMovie stays true to comic geniusAmazing is the first word that comes to mind when thinking of the new Iron Man movie. The action, the acting and the story were all great. From the moment the movie started with the capture of Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr.) by terrorists, I was hooked.Wired for entertainmentDo you channel surf endlessly looking for television shows to fill in the gaps in the writers-strike-caused hiatus? Stop. Not now, but right now. I've got a 50-hour cure for your rerun disease.Neverending EducationTraditionally dressed in her orange robe and sandals, Venerable Phramaha Metta Medhavini certainly stands out on the Pierce College campus, though it may be the last place one might expect to find a Buddhist monk. Founder and Abbess of Wat Dharma Maitreya Temple in San Diego, Calif.Mountain Biking: Are You Down?Sloan Bailey, a 22-year-old Pierce College student, has been downhill mountain biking for five years. He's accumulated thousands of miles over that time, going from local courses in Box Canyon to places as far as British Columbia, Canada, to grab the thrill of riding.Canvas of a Different TypeHe seemingly came out of nowhere around the corner, carrying his skateboard up the steep hill. He disappeared over the white picket fence of an empty lot between two million-dollar homes only a few hundred feet farther, swallowed by the night and the weeds.Dream Theater lifts notes to the skiesThe proficient and nearly transcendent work of progressive metal band Dream Theater has kept the heart of artistically complex music beating in an age when three-minute singles and shallow song constructions thrive. With influences ranging from legendary bands Yes and Pink Floyd to Metallica and Rush, Dream Theater has continued to expand and redefine the boundaries of progressive rock - and their latest and ninth album, Systematic Chaos, is no exception.'Unhitched' already unravelingShow misses mark in established lineupThe Farrelly Brothers, creators of "Dumb and Dumber" and "There's Something About Mary," have created a new show, "Unhitched." What looked to be a new hilarious show for the FOX Sunday night lineup fell short of funny.'Kings' more laugh than dramaStreet Kings is another crime drama, blockbuster-wannabe that will make you laugh, even if it is unintentionally. The film has an all-star cast featuring Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie, Chris Evans, and two famous musicians well-known in the hip-hop scene: Common and The Game.Spicing up your lifeCurry Up Café is an Americanized version of the one of the most common restaurants found in Japan, the curry house. Compared to any other curry from India, Thailand, Vietnam and China, Japanese curry tends to be the thickest-- depending on how spicy you want it.Super MojadoWrestling with hopeTrance for the massesKnown globally for his impressive live performances, top quality recorded sound technology and multiple awards including "#2 DJ in the world," Armin Van Buuren has outdone himself yet again.'La La Lost' finds fansThe April 10 CD release party for "La La Lost" by Arrica Rose and the …'s was an intimate yet lively gathering at the Hotel Café on the Cahuenga Strip, a venue that perfectly showcased the range of the little-known group's new album. A hip, artsy crowd gathered in the small, dimly lit room.The San Fernando MallOnce thriving community feels effects of economic downturnA brawl for them allThe long-awaited sequel to Nintendo's most popular tournament game is finally here. "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" is the third installment of the series, and such a release couldn't have arrived at a better time to save the Wii's sub-par repertoire of games. It's been seven years since "Super Smash Bros.'Darkness' a consistent additionRPG's portable version consistent with originalThe Playstation Portable of this popular RPG proves consistent with the series, with a few new perks.'Johnny' teaches kids to discover new ideasChildren's show caters to higher demoninator"Johnny and the Sprites" has set a new standard in children's programming. Parents are encouraged to watch television with our children to interact with them and help them understand what they're watching. But let's face it: kids shows are fairly horrible. |