By Andrea Jimenez | Staff Writer| International pop and R&B singing sensation, Rihanna, has filled her fans with much anticipation these past four years. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight back in November 2012, Rihanna had announced a new album coming. "I'm really excited about the music that we've been working on, so I can't wait for people to hear it," said Rihanna This left everyone wondering and she refused to announce any release dates for the album. It wasn't until January through April that she released three singles: "FourFiveSeconds," "Bitch Better Have My Money," and "American Oxygen." After teasing fans for years, she built the hype to release her 13 … [Read more...] about Rihanna gifts us with “Anti”
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War on terror is useless
By Carlos Solis |Staff Writer| The war on terror is a war not worth fighting for. Millions of innocent people are dying as the whole world watches—and the governments allow it to happen while nothing is done to stop the chaos. The war on terror is defined as “the name given to the actions and other measures taken by the U.S., Britain, and other countries to destroy international terrorist groups, especially al-Qaeda after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. The actions taken include the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq,” according to www.ldoceonline.com. War is just a snowball effect; one country attacks another and … [Read more...] about War on terror is useless
The Empathy Gap Between Paris and Beirut
By Erica Wong |Copy Editor| Why did the Paris attacks get significantly more news coverage when the Beirut bombings went largely ignored? On Nov. 12, two suicide bombers detonated outside a suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. A day later, there were multiple attacks in Paris. With the two cities still reeling, world leaders lined up to express their condolences and show solidarity–but there was overwhelming silence regarding the tragedy in Lebanon. “When my people died, they did not send the world into mourning. Their death was but an irrelevant fleck among the international news cycle, something that happens in THOSE parts of the world,” stated Elie Fares, a Lebanese doctor lamenting the … [Read more...] about The Empathy Gap Between Paris and Beirut
“The Three Musketeers” puts on a bloody good show
By Dalal Museitef |Staff Writer| The students of CSUSB filled the stage to perform “The Three Musketeers,” a tale of a young aspiring musketeer who travels to Paris in pursuit of becoming the fourth Musketeer. In the Theater of Arts building on Nov. 20, students reenacted the successful novel written by Alexandre Dumas in the 17th century, and had a packed audience to hear the famous phrase, “All for one and one for all.” The theater ushers led me to my seat, which added an air of professionalism to the performance. Sophomore Kevin Dallas played the lead role of D’Artaganan, and shared dozens of smooches on stage that had the audience “Ohhing and Ahhing.” “The kissing scenes … [Read more...] about “The Three Musketeers” puts on a bloody good show
Diaries of a Jet Setter: A guy’s guide to getting lost in Chicago
By R. Anthony Diaz |Asst. Features Editor| Mobsters, trains, machine guns and godly skyscrapers. Most people associate dark things to Chicago but it is anything but. In fact, looking in you really notice its true beauty when you’re sailing on Lake Michigan and see the skyline. All of a sudden the city sounds become faint, as the sun sets in the East and the city lights up like a pile of diamonds glistening on the horizon. Although it is a beautiful city it still has its flaws; I did not realize I had stepped into risky territory until it was too late. I found myself working for Tony Demasi, founder of Tsunami Capital and the Tsunami Foundation. Along with many driven men … [Read more...] about Diaries of a Jet Setter: A guy’s guide to getting lost in Chicago
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