By Danni Ybarra | Staff Writer | The classic lines “you can’t sit with us” , “on Wednesdays we wear pink” and “so fetch” have become a part of American culture, especially among teen girls. The movie, which was loosely based on the book “Queen Bees and Wannabes”, showcases the “new girl” Cady, who falls in with the popular girls known as “The Plastics.” She must learn to play the game of being a teenage girl if she is to survive her first year at a public high school. “Mean Girls is a movie where the majority of adolescent categories are presented in the social dynamics of public high school in the United States, this makes for a relatable entertainment,” said student Stella … [Read more...] about Mean Girls: 11 years later, she still doesn’t go here
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East L.A. harbors the butterflies
By Jasmine Turner |Staff Writer| Enthusiasts soared like butterflies in the CSUSB play, “Black Butterfly”, written by Luis Alfaro and directed by Johanna Smith, a story of young Latina girls growing up in the rural areas of East Los Angeles. Smith put the story in the perspective that, “Truth is inspiring and reality is inspiring. These girls growing up is amazing and their stories are amazing.” After the performance, a few students shared their thoughts on the play. “The Theater Department did a great job covering the ethnic side of the play and the thoughts of young people,” said Tanjanice Marks. “This is something that needs to be seen in middle school through high … [Read more...] about East L.A. harbors the butterflies
Burlesque workshop sassifies students
By Gabbie Corral |Staff Writer| The glamour, glitz and risqué art of burlesque dancing comes to CSUSB. The Women’s Resource Center in the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) held a workshop on May 7 that taught students the history and evolution of burlesque dancing as well as choreography typically found in modern performances. “I’ve always liked burlesque. I’ve seen it on TV and I just love the costumes, so joining my friend was fun even though I wasn’t that good at the moves,” said student Carolina Mejia. Burlesque dancing first originated in Europe during the early 18th century as a form of theatrical entertainment performed primarily by women. The early performances were … [Read more...] about Burlesque workshop sassifies students
“Girls” is a character study of women with first-world problems
By Matthew Bramlett |Arts & Entertainment Editor| "Girls," HBO's newest offering and the brainchild of writer/director/star Lena Dunham, is a vaguely autobiographical show about privileged twenty-somethings and their desire to carve out a name for themselves in New York City. Dunham plays Hannah, a 24-year-old aspiring writer who is trying to write a memoir while lacking the life experiences to write an actual memoir. She survives solely on a monthly stipend from her college professor parents and works at an unpaid internship for a trendy Manhattan publishing firm. It is during the opening scene, where Hannah's parents decide to cut her off after two years of financing her … [Read more...] about “Girls” is a character study of women with first-world problems
Bright future in Vu
By Britney Carter |Staff Writer| Misty Vu, has helped lead the Coyote’s water polo team to great victories in the years she has played at CSUSB. Now with graduation slowly creeping around the corner, Vu must consider where she wants to go next. “I plan on going to grad school,” said Vu. “But if all else fails, I want to go backpacking in Europe.” Vu graduated from John W. North High School in 2008 where she originally began her illustrious water polo career. She played all four years and was named first team all-Ivy League for water polo. In 2009, Vu's real journey began when she joined the CSUSB water polo team. “I have a passion for the sport, it’s something that … [Read more...] about Bright future in Vu
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