Clark set to hold Relay for Life this weekend
P.E. teacher Judith Thomsen readily clapped her hands as she waited for the laughing students to throw a wet sponge at her. Instead of adhering to the planned activity—putting on a shirt that said “colon cancer”—Thomsen made her appearance at the sponge-throwing fundraiser as “the cure for cancer,” donating money herself. More than a year after having surgery to remove her cancer, Thomsen, along with her family and friends, created a team for tomorrow’s Relay For Life in Newport Beach—this time... Read more
Americana opens up to large crowds of people
Glendale became a tourist attraction and had huge crowds of curious people stop by for the grand opening of the Americana on Brand on May 2. With its European charm and high-end stores, Rodeo Drive should watch out! The $400-million dollar project that took years to build has finally arrived.
Developer Rick Caruso is the man behind the magic of creating the Americana. His company, Caruso Affiliated, has built other major shopping centers including the Grove in West L.A. and The Com... Read more
The products you buy determine your sex appeal
Driving down the freeway, flipping through a magazine or simply meandering through the mall, you may begin to notice a trend in advertising. Sex. It grabs your attention, appealing to desires people often suppress during the day. It is employed heavily in the advertising industry for the sake of selling things like razors or shampoo.
Sex sells. It’s one of those phrases you’ve probably heard a thousand times, and you’ve probably seen the images even more. One industry that tries to ... Read more
GTA IV: does it live up to the hype?
On April 29, thousands of gamers gave in to their desires to kill a few hookers, hijack an Apache helicopter and steal a Hummer for some impromptu civilian bowling, all without being arrested by the police -- at least, not real ones. These virtual criminals and murderers were taking part in the gamer’s Holy Grail: Grand Theft Auto IV.
Grand Theft Auto is a game that is centered on the ability of the player to do virtually anything they want. Murder? Check. Extortion? Check. Hurtling down... Read more
You gotta be Meshuggah...
For fans of experimental, heavy and extremely complex music, Meshuggah is a familiar name. Meshuggah is a Swedish experimental metal band started in the early 90s, quickly making a name for themselves with the use of eight-string guitars, constantly changing time signatures that make even the most seasoned musicians feel feint, harsh vocals and unconventional drum beats.
Since their first album, Contradictions Collapse, Meshuggah has developed their sound and continued to release s... Read more
Volleyball intramurals end
The first year of Clark’s Volleyball Intramurals are in its closing stages, but haven’t finished quite yet. The winner of the Boys’ intramurals has yet to be decided because the San Jose Sharks and the New Jersey Devils tied on the championship game on May 14. The winner of the competition would have been the team that clinched the best two out of three, however, in two fiercely contested games between the San Jose Sharks and the New Jersey Devils, neither team came on top. The Sharks won the ... Read more