In a journal he kept while writing "The Grapes of Wrath," novelist John Steinbeck wrote: "I have very grave doubts sometimes. Read more...
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April 28, 9:00 pm
Pens are free to run in writers’ journals
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April 27, 9:02 pm
Poké-fever resurges in fans of all ages
From the start, it seemed "Gotta Catch "˜em All" was an ambitious tagline, but not only have Pokémon aficionados done so, they are returning to catch them again. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year computer science student Abraham Roh poses with his Nintendo DS containing “Pokémon SoulSilver.” Roh, who started playing Pokémon in elementary school, recently resumed playing the game after quitting in middle school.
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April 26, 8:59 pm
Fashion design finds inspiration, sales in online vintage clothing stores
When a celebrity or stylish person is asked what brand they are wearing, the usual reply is, "It's vintage." Read more...
Photo: Online craft wonderland Etsy gives artsy shoppers opportunities to sell and purchase handmade clothing and accessories.
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April 21, 11:07 pm
In Pursuit of Art Work
The way Samuel Jones sees it, he never had a choice but to pursue his dream of becoming a hip-hop artist; he's been rapping since he was 12 years old, scribbling verses in a spiral notebook in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Read more...
Photo: Recent graduate Lauren Silva works on a large-scale painting in her senior studio at the Broad Art Center. After graduation this June, Silva plans to begin applying to graduate school programs in painting, with hopes of pursuing art as a career.
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April 21, 9:32 pm
TV Tropes website keeps common media devices fresh
My postmodern American fiction class this quarter began by reading an author who wrote an essay called "The Literature of Exhaustion." Read more...
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April 21, 9:17 pm
Fashion Review: Jean Paul Gaultier for Target
French and American tastes could be described as oil and water. Frogs' legs and a penchant for coffee and cigarettes are far removed from the fast-food nation mixed with celebrity pop culture that America may be known for. Read more...
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April 20, 9:00 pm
Performances highlight Pilipino culture
In hopes of educating viewers about political issues concerning the Philippines, the Pilipino Performance Night at the Fowler Amphitheater will be highlighting a variety of talents and individuals dedicated to a cause that is close to their roots. With participants that span across campus and beyond, the event is largely a collaborative effort to inform students about the many injustices that are currently occurring and manage to escape mass knowledge. Read more...