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‘United 93’ is Turbulent and Disturbing—As It Should Be

Often, when a film like writer/director Paul Greengrass' 'United 93' achieves such commercial exposure, the American public feels overcome by the sudden need to be offended.

J5 and Common at Jenny Craig in SD

Hip-hop hit the scene big on May 1, showcasing two recognized icons, Jurassic 5 and Common, at the University of San Diego in the Jenny Craig Pavilion. A plethora of personalities crowed outside the Jenny Craig venue, as dozens more were turned away at th

Henderson Brings Miles Davis to Life

An all-star group of musicians brought the magic of jazz to life last Friday night, as trumpeter Eddie Henderson led a talented musical ensemble in 'The Music of Miles Davis,' on tour at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.

Newport Beach Film Festival

Since April 20, the Newport Beach Film Festival has been in full force in our very own backyard. Over 300 films have been screened for the top prizes, which are set to be announced next week. Here is a wrap up of the more anticipated movies for students a

Claire Trevor Discovers ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’

Far away on the island of Inishmaan (which is an island off the coast of Ireland), lives 'Cripple' Billy Claven. He is the brunt of everyone's jokes, but contrary to what everyone believes, the audience comes to see that there is far more to Cripple Billy

Mae Rereleases ‘The Everglow’

As if the success of Mae's 2005 sophomore full-length album, 'The Everglow,' which sold 130,000 copies in its first year alone, wasn't enough, Mae has just rereleased the smash hit last Tuesday, now filled with bonus tracks and a DVD tracing the path of M

The Bobs at the Barclay: ‘Rhapsody in Bob’

Participants in a triathlon must compete in swimming, cycling and long-distance running, one activity immediately after another. To be the winner, they must demonstrate amazing flexibility and be able to think on their feet.

Grads ‘Escape’ at Claire Trevor

Dance Escape 2006 took the stage of UC Irvine's Claire Trevor Theatre this weekend with a wide assortment of dances that explored psychological, animalistic, urban and political themes. The show, which displayed the works of graduate student choreographer

Greek Songfest 2006 Musical Theater for a Good Cause

By the end of this year's Songfest, in which fraternities pair up with sororities to present bite-sized portions of nine famous musicals, the audience had heard the shrieks of pride from many students expressing their Greek pride. But those Greeks involve

‘Neo Ned’ Fights to Interest

I went into 'Neo Ned,' which was shown on Friday at the Newport Beach Film Festival, not knowing anything about it except the premise as listed in the Festival's catalog, which describes the movie to be 'about an Aryan brother who falls for a black woman

In Shades of Black, White and Red: A Review of ‘Expert Witness’

If you happened to have recently dropped by the University Art Gallery, located in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, you would have had the opportunity to delve into the artistic minds of 13 undergraduate students. Juried by Ciara Ennis, the Undergr

Books You’ll Want to Open

'First thing you'll see are the founding members of the Mormon Church. Hats off to them, and hats off to you.' And so the projected video starts with the push of a remote button.

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