By Samantha Flores |Staff Writer| Farah Nabulsi, a British filmmaker, writer and producer, shared her journal observations regarding Palestinians via films such as "Oceans of Injustice," "Today They Took My Son," and an audio piece "The Nightmare of Gaza." Nabulsi shared with students a sneak peek of these films that will be released in May of this year. The Center for Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (CIMES) hosted the event featuring Nabulsi in order for attendees to understand the situation of Palestinians. "I have written these pieces purely organically," said Nabulsi. "I didn't write these to make films, I wrote this as a reaction to Palestinians, and when I got … [Read more...] about Raising awareness of Palestine’s situation through film
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By Dawnielle Floyd |Staff Writer| Beatles producer dead at 90 George Martin was announced dead earlier this week at the age of 90, according to Rolling Stone magazine. Martin produced many of the Beatles’ classic discography. Former drummer Ringo Starr tweeted, "God bless George Martin. Peace and love to Judy and his family, love Ringo and Barbara." The cause of his death has not yet been released. Rolling Stone bassist diagnosed with prostate cancer Bill Wyman, former bassist of The Rolling Stones, has revealed his current battle with cancer via Twitter. Wyman tweeted that he expected to make a full recovery. He is currently undergoing treatment, seeing that … [Read more...] about Poppin’ Newz
Adrian Gamboa aspires for greatness
By Estefania Torres |Staff Writer| Adrian Gamboa, also known as AG, has the key that leads to stronger success. The aspiring rapper realized his talent for writing music in middle school when he created versus on MySpace. However, it wasn't until high school that he decided to take things a bit more seriously and compose his own music. Sacrificing his lunch money, the Riverside native began to save up for recording equipment. He saved enough money to buy a microphone and initiated his journey to making music. The rapper became noticeable on campus for his artist's views. However, he took some time off to master producing and writing. Coming onto the CSUSB campus, AG … [Read more...] about Adrian Gamboa aspires for greatness
This weeks movements through hashtags
By Estefania Torres |Staff Writer| #FreeKesha Stars like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Lorde, and Lena Dunham have publicly shown their support for Kesha during her widely publicized court battle with record producer Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald, also known as Dr. Luke, and Sony Music. On Feb. 19 a New York judge denied a court injunction that would have released the "Tik Tok" singer from working with her alleged abuser and his record label, Kemosabe Entertainment. "I couldn't believe that the judge denied the injunction. It was shocking to me especially at a time when women are fighting for equal rights," said student Samantha Cortez. The singer-songwriter filled a lawsuit … [Read more...] about This weeks movements through hashtags
Morganelli speaks to the music department
By Ivanna Carlos |Staff Writer| Patrick Morganelli explained the details of his composing style and thoughts informing us that “the composer never has the final say, the director and the producer have the final say but sometimes the composer will win that discussion.” Morganelli, a composer, producer, and pianist, visited CSUSB on Feb. 10, at Recital Hall. The music department offers a wide variety of fields for students to study such as performance, composition, commercial music, technology, theater, education, and history. What I like most is the fact that the concert selection depends on the students and faculty, giving what the audience would like to see. The department … [Read more...] about Morganelli speaks to the music department
Escape the summer heat with upcoming blockbusters
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| The blockbuster movies, coming summer soon to a theater near you, will make you laugh, cry, sit on the edge of your seat and are loaded with realistic looking special effects. Get your ticket stubs ready for the five highly anticipated movies, offering you an escape to a cool theater to beat the summer heat. “This is the End” revolves around a group of friends struggling to survive during the Apocalypse and arguing over the last Milky Way candy bar. This hilarious movie sports a talented cast, including James Franco, Jonah Hill, and Seth Rogen. The cast’s strong comedic timing becomes apparent in the trailer, as well as presenting a reason for … [Read more...] about Escape the summer heat with upcoming blockbusters
J.J. Abrams plans to live long and prosper
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| “Star Trek: Into Darkness” delivers high action thrills that will leave you sitting on the edge of your theater seat. The exciting blockbuster movie soared to number one and earned $70.2 million during its opening weekend, according to the IMDb Charts. "Star Trek: Into Darkness” is the highly anticipated sequel to the wildly popular movie "Star Trek" released in 2009. The opening scene shows a high-speed chase on an exotic planet complete with a fiery volcano, which draws you into the movie feeling eager about what will happen next. Actor Chris Pine reprises the role of the iconic Captain James T. Kirk and actor Zachary Quinto also returns as … [Read more...] about J.J. Abrams plans to live long and prosper
Baz Luhrmann gives The Great Gatsby a modern makeover
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| “The Great Gatsby” draws viewers with such realistic looking special effects that it places you into the wondrous, dangerous world of millionaire Jay Gatsby. Although it faced stiff competition with “Iron Man 3” at the box office, “The Great Gatsby” managed to open at number two and earned $51.1 million in its opening weekend, according to the IMDb Charts. Producer, writer and director Baz Luhrmann, director of movies like "Romeo and Juliet" and "Moulin Rouge," has returned with his take on the novel, "The Great Gatsby." Traces of "Romeo and Juliet" also showed up in "The Great Gatsby," since both movies revolved around a pair of lovers becoming … [Read more...] about Baz Luhrmann gives The Great Gatsby a modern makeover
You’re invited to “The Big Wedding”
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer “The Big Wedding,” promises to deliver comedic thrills that will make you laugh right out of your seat. The hilarious movie opened at number four and earned $7.59 million during its opening weekend, according to the IMDb Charts. The movie has similarities to the wildly popular, “Father of the Bride,” movie series, starring actor Steve Martin that revolves around a family reuniting for a wedding and the resulting craziness that ensues. “The Big Wedding” gives an updated twist that includes adoption, divorce, cheating spouses, and other surprises. Writer, director, producer Justin Zackham, writer of movies such as, "The Bucket List" and "Going … [Read more...] about You’re invited to “The Big Wedding”
“Evil Dead” resurrects in theaters
By Shannon Luster | Staff Writer | “Evil Dead” promises to frighten you to the point where your stomach is out of you and onto the floor where you will soon want to hide behind your theater seat. This horror movie soared to number one in the box-office and raked in $26 million during its opening weekend, according to the IMDb Charts. “Evil Dead” is a remake of the 1981 cult classic, “The Evil Dead” directed and written by the well-known and talented Sam Raimi. Raimi is a producer for this updated version, and Fede Alvarez steps in as the director and writer. The beginning scene shows a group of friends arriving at an isolated cabin hidden deep in the woods where they soon … [Read more...] about “Evil Dead” resurrects in theaters