By Erendy Torres |Staff Writer| Valentines Day is right around the corner and do you know what that means? Bingo—you guessed it: first dates, roses, chocolates, teddy bears, and potential new relationships. Ahhh, the romanticism. Or it can be completely opposite: single, stuffing your face with chocolate ice cream, watching reruns of "Friends," and wiping your runny nose on your cat. Though the second scenario sounds quite tempting, you will not spend Valentine's Day alone. The ratio of single men in their 20's to single women in their 20's is 1.2 to 1 according to the website Statistic Brain Research Institute. You will not be part of either of those ratios. Having a … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day survival guide
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Not Your Typical Cancer Movie
By Jamey Johnson | Staff Writer | Catherine Hardwicke, the director of "Twilight" brings a production filled with drama and romance, starring familiar faces we have all grown to know, Drew Barrymore from "50 First Dates" and Toni Collette from "Little Miss Sunshine." Miss You Already, a film about two best friends who have been inseparable since a young age compliment each other well by being polar opposites. With the setting in London, where a lot of rock 'n' roll bands have shows & the nightlife is embedded in their culture, it was the perfect atmosphere because throughout the movie they are partying, drinking, and having fun. While Milly (Toni Collette) is into rock bands, … [Read more...] about Not Your Typical Cancer Movie
That Awkward Moment Movie Review
By Ofelia Fuentes |A&E Assistant Editor| That Awkward Moment when you actually know pretty much what to expect. The film was extremely predictable, with some small twists and turns. The movie had some obviously expected scenes with vulgar humor but the unexpected small parts where the audience gets to peek into the emotional side of the characters are what made the movie worth watching. That Awkward Moment is a romantic comedy written and directed by Tom Gormican and developed by What If It Barks Films. The film, formally known as Are We Officially Dating? was featured in 2010’s Hollywood Black List as one of the top best un-produced screenplays. The main cast for the … [Read more...] about That Awkward Moment Movie Review
Valentine’s Day outfits
By Chrisoula Baroudos |Staff Writer| Red, pink, and lace, oh my! Dressing up for Valentine’s Day can be difficult and stressful. If we are allowed to get festive for Christmas and Halloween, why not for Valentine’s Day too? We shouldn’t be ashamed to wear red or pink. It’s the day of love and romance after all. If you and your Valentine are going out to a nice dinner, here are some tips on what you could potentially wear. For the ladies, you could never go wrong with an all black outfit, and hit him with a pop of red on those kissable lips. Deciding to wear that little black dress and bold red lipstick will complete the look, and even give you an old Hollywood … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day outfits
Celebrate all types of love on Valentine’s Day
By Marie Fernandes |Staff Writer| You can still find a way to enjoy Valentine’s Day even if you are not in a relationship. Societal pressure to declare that you have a valentine is inevitable. There is no need to find a valentine everyone has someone even if it is not their significant other. Its your perspective on the holiday that determines the outcome of the day. Remember this is the day for celebration of all forms of love. “I love Valentine’s Day because everyone gets to celebrate love together on one day,” said student Emily Anderson. I think that it is the perfect holiday because it is in our human nature to love and be loved. I believe that people are not … [Read more...] about Celebrate all types of love on Valentine’s Day
Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
By Erin Posjena |Staff Writer| The New York Times bestselling novel, “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green, has critics and readers alike describing it as “luminous, beautiful and an instant classic.” The novel follows a young, terminal cancer patient named Hazel Grace Lancaster, who has plunged into a depression so deep she thinks nothing can pull her out. The inspiration for this novel came to Green after working at a children’s hospital where he met a young cancer patient there that directly influenced him. The novel begins with Hazel attending a cancer support group where she meets Augustus Waters, another cancer patient with an outlook on life that shows her there is more … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Keep your pink parts in the dark
By Glynn Guerra |Staff Writer| “Sex sells” is not only a business strategy, but something that our society has come to know and live by. It almost feels as if our society revolves around sex when we see it in everything from movies to music. Recently, “sexting” has become more popular among social media. According to WebMd, sexting is the sending of sexually explicit messages or images via cell phone texts. For many, sexting is meant to be a private act of intimacy between two people. What people don’t realize is that they face the danger of these images or messages ending up in the hands of the wrong people. Jordan, 23, an ASU student who wished to keep her last … [Read more...] about Keep your pink parts in the dark
“Safe Haven”: A touching twist on a classic love story
By Maria Perry |Staff Writer| Author Nicholas Sparks united with Director Lasse Hallström to create a new and improved romance movie for this generation with “Safe Haven.” Released Feb. 14, the film has ranked number three in the box office. Based on the novel by Sparks, also the author of The Notebook, the film shows how we should be willing to set aside our experiences with past relationships in order to progress in our future ones. Hallström directs Julianne Hough as Katie who is trying to make a new start in Southport North Carolina. Alex, her love interest, is played by Josh Duhamel. The villain, David Lyons, is Katie’s abusive ex-husband who works for the … [Read more...] about “Safe Haven”: A touching twist on a classic love story
“Warm Bodies” declares zombies can find true love
By Maria Perry |Staff Writer| “Warm Bodies” is not just another zombie movie. The film’s main focus isn’t always on zombies attacking humans or getting their head shot off, but the importance love has in a person’s or monster’s (if that is an accurate term) life. It shows the power love has through the ever-growing bond between zombie and human and how sometimes the most gruesome monsters lie inside of us. “Warm Bodies” is number one in the box office. The film is also based on a novel by Isaac Marion, with a screenplay written by Jonathan Levine. The cast includes John Malkovich as Grigio, Julie’s zombie-killing father; Nicholas Hoult as R, a zombie that is not like the other … [Read more...] about “Warm Bodies” declares zombies can find true love
Celebrating V-day with your sweetie
By Marina Rangel |Staff Writer| Valentine’s Day is here, and for nearly a month we’ve all walked through the stores past the aisles splattered with pink and red, pondering if you’ll have a valentine, what your valentine will get you or what you should get them. But what can one say about a holiday that is celebrated by many and hated by some? The answer is simple. You can say a lot. Valentine’s Day means different things to different people. Hopeless romantics like myself value it and yet, there are many couples who choose not to think much of it. “It’s something where guys get to be really creative once a year for their girls,” said student Lwin Oo. Of course, ladies don’t … [Read more...] about Celebrating V-day with your sweetie