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COLLEGE CENTRAL
06 “Crowdfunding-Like” Site Helps
Students Pay for College
07 Calif. Colleges Offer More than
Just Academic Help
Luyi Yang
Contributing Writers
Cooper Copeland
Barbara Estrada
Angela Matano
FILM
08 Review: Obvious Child
Blanca Palacios
Laugh Your
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08 Review: Gore Vidal:
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STUDY: RICH COLLEGE WOMEN MORE
GUILTY OF ‘SLUT SHAMING’
If you’ve ever hung out with a group of college women (or just
women for that matter), you’ve probably heard one or two
conversations similar to this one:
“Oh my god, did you hear that Becky hooked up with Roger
last night at the register?”
“Really? She’s such a slut!”
This is a version of “slut shaming,” which is often defined as
making a woman feel ashamed for having sexual experiences or
encounters by calling her a “slut,” “skank,” “slutty,” “trashy,” etc.
University of Michigan researchers found that when it
comes to “slut shaming,” rich college women seem to be more
likely to do it than poorer women.
NBC News reports the study found rich girls who exhibit
the same sexual behaviors as poorer girls call their own sexual
escapades “classy,” but call the poorer girls’ sexual experiences
“slutty.” This indicates that slut shaming is actually not so much
about one’s sexual acts -- it’s about one’s economic and social
status.
As a result, richer women are able to enjoy their sexual
escapades without the fear of being called a derogatory name
like “slut,” while poorer girls must endure the damaging word.
“High-status women can be hooking up, making out, and
engaging in oral sex, but since they were from affluence, they
defined themselves as classy, and they did it at the expense of
other women not in their social circles,” one researcher of the
study reportedly told NBC News.
CLASS OF 2014 HAS SOME SERIOUS STUDENT LOAN DEBT
As 2014 college graduates walk across the stage, grab their
degrees, take photos with their families and enter the glorious
world of post-grad life, more than half of them will soon have to
start worrying about paying off their student loans.
MSNBC reports the “average college student in the class of
2014 will graduate with nearly $33,000 in debt, with nearly 60
percent having taken out a student loan.” As a result, the total
student loan debt in the U.S. has reached $1.2 trillion.
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But, on the bright side, the class of 2014 is also “part of the
largest, most diverse cohort of collegians in American history.”
Ah, there’s the silver lining.
COLLEGE STUDENTS BECOME STRIPPERS
TO PAY TUITION BILLS
We know a few college students do some pretty radical things
to pay their tuition bills, like getting a “Sugar Daddy” or
becoming a porn star. But honestly, who’s to blame or judge
them?
With tuition continuing to increase every year, student
loan interest rates increasing and an economy that’s suffering
“The average
college student
in the class
of 2014 will
graduate with
nearly $33,000
in debt.”
from student loan debt, it makes sense that some students will
resort to seemingly drastic measures to make as much money
as they can before graduating so they can pay off their tuition.
This includes stripping.
In an interview with ABC News, a college student named
Maggie spoke openly about balancing being a straight-A,
double major student and stripping at a club.
“People] assume that we’re damaged and it’s like, no, we
just want to make three times the amount of money we’re
going to make when we graduate, before we graduate. That’s
why I’m trying to save now,” she said.
Maggie reportedly makes about $180,000 a year stripping,
which is much more than what she’ll probably make if she
graduates and becomes a lawyer as planned.
And women aren’t the only ones turning to stripping -men are too. One 21-year-old male stripper named Dino told
ABC, “I started doing this just to pay for the books. Then I
realized how much I could make from this, and just as a parttime job, it’s great.”
BOSTON COLLEGE STUDENTS TERRORIZED
BY SERIAL…TICKLER?
Yes, you read the headline correctly. A serial tickler has been
targeting students at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass.,
reports Boston.com.
Over the last two years, there have reportedly been
10 sightings of the “Tickler,” who has been sneaking into
residences, watching students sleep and tickling their feet.
However, there seems to be conflicting reports. On
Wednesday, the Boston Police Department reportedly said
there was only one incident where a foot was touched, but a
sergeant supposedly said there have been multiple incidents
and that the “Tickler” was not a myth.
Regardless, this “Tickler” situation is beyond creepy! One
male student told Boston.com he saw the “Tickler” in his room
at 3:45 a.m.
“Someone was standing at the end of the bed, and by the
time I realized there was someone really there, he was booking
it right out my door,” he said.
The “Tickler” is described as a 5-foot-8 black male
wearing dark clothes and a hoodie.
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MORTARBOARDER
AIMS TO HELP
THOSE FACING
COLLEGE DEBT
Students can receive donations
by creating an online profile.
BY SYDNEY CHAMPION
The site’s goal is to help everyone—not just current students—get rid of student debt.
As all current, soon-to-be and former college
students know, higher education costs a pretty penny.
Students have to pay their tuition bills and lab fees while
having enough cash for textbooks, room and board, school
supplies and much more. Sometimes, these costs are so high that
students find themselves facing an overwhelming large amount
of debt.
Take a look at the class of 2014, for example. The average
college student graduating this year is about $33,000 in debt,
with nearly 60 percent having taken out a student loan.
And, not only does college debt affect each student, it
affects the U.S. economy as well. With a total student loan debt
of $1.2 trillion, this country can expect to see those with debt
refraining from buying houses, cars and other purchases that
contribute to the overall economy.
After learning this fact and seeing others struggle with
student debt, two men became inspired and decided to create a
college cost-saving website called Mortarboarder.
In a day and age where crowdfunding sites such as
Kickstarter and Indiegogo have created an Internet revolution,
Mortarboarder has joined in and found its niche market: college
students.
With Mortarboarder, “students can ask what they need for
college. It gives them the option to do that,” said Mortarboarder
CEO Praveen Srikanth, who graduated with only $6,000 in debt
(thanks to part-time jobs and money-saving techniques) and
paid it off within two to three months after graduating.
As Srikanth explained, Mortarboarder’s goal is simple: to
help millions of students graduate from college debt free. To
do this, the site allows students to create profiles for donors to
see and donate money to financially help struggling students
through college. Tuition, gift cards, laptops, backpacks,
textbooks, school supplies—whatever students need, they can
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list it on their profiles and wait for donors to contribute (think
of Mortarboarder sort of as a wedding registry for students).
“Looking at the data we have…there’s a very wide range of
need. We’re seeing everything from a $20 gift card to a MacBook
Pro,” said Mortarboarder CTO Justin Alcon when talking about
“Students can
ask what they
need for college.
[Mortarboarder]
gives them the
option to do that.”
what students are asking for on the site. “People are taking it
very seriously. They’re not joking or hacking it—they’re being
very earnest about what they need.”
At first glance, this site may seem like a tool made exclusively
for current college students at two- or four-year schools, but
that’s not true. There are three more types of users that can
participate in Mortarboarder’s services: high school students
about to enter college, students who’ve already graduated from
college and former students who were unable to complete their
college education. As Srikanth said, Mortarboarder is for anyone
facing college debt.
However, those looking to just nab free, “cool” goodies and
cash for non-school related purposes should be warned: there
are multiple ways the site can detect if someone is a fraud or
abusing the service. One way is by screening the students, said
Alcon.
Srikanth added, “We use as much technology as possible.
We go and check that they have an ‘.edu’ email address.” He
also said Mortarboarder seeks confirmation from a college or
university to make sure a current student actually exists or a
former student attended that school.
So far, the students on Mortarboarder are good apples,
so to speak. “Currently, all of the profiles on our site are what
we would call ‘certified.’ We check each of them, we check into
the delivery addresses, and we personally communicate with
people,” said Alcon.
There is no screening process for donors, however. Alcon
and Srikanth explained it was very important to them that the
process of donating was easy. A donor can go to Mortarboarder,
pick a student and donate. It’s that simple. They can even donate
anonymously.
However, it’s up to the students to get the word out about
their Mortarboarder profile by sharing it on Facebook or Twitter,
or sending it to family and friends via email.
Literally, saving money and avoiding college debt is just a
click away. With Mortarboarder, everyone battling college debt
will find they can combat higher education’s exceedingly high
costs in an easy, effective manor.
And those of us who have already paid off our college debt
would agree with Alcon and Srikanth when they say, “We wish
they had this when we were in college!”
For more information on Mortarboarder, visit www.
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SOMETIMES
ACADEMIC
HELP ISN’T
ENOUGH
BY JEAN COWDEN MOORE
Ventura County Star, Calif.
(MCT)
Tom Kimmell/MCT)
Sometimes, students need more than academic
help in college. Sometimes, they need help simply figuring out
how college works, especially if they’re the first in their families
to go.
That’s why universities have started offering programs that
help students navigate college — how to take advantage of office
hours, for example, or to speak up in class.
“They don’t know what they don’t know, and unfortunately,
sometimes it’s vital,” said Marie Francois, interim director of
undergraduate studies at CSU Channel Islands in Camarillo.
“They don’t even know to ask the questions because it hasn’t
been in their experience. If they’re eventually going to be part
of the work community, we have to meet them where they are.”
Channel Islands and other local colleges offer classes,
usually for incoming students, that answer those questions.
Often, the classes are taught by a faculty member who focuses
on academics and a peer adviser who can help students with
everything else, from tutoring to dealing with roommates.
Or they may put freshmen in a learning community that
takes a couple of classes together, so students have a built-in
group of friends. And they make counselors as accessible as
possible.
“We help students who don’t understand how to work the
system, who need help maneuvering,” said Kathy Dean, a dean
at Ventura College.
For Bayarmaa O’Connor, a student at Ventura College, that
extra help has kept her in school.
O’Connor, 30, started at the community college last year
insecure about her English and uneasy about speaking up in
class. She had moved here from Mongolia, where she grew up, in
2009 after marrying her American husband. And then she spent
the next four years at home, taking care of children.
She started taking classes to improve her English, realized
she wanted to keep going — and was immediately overwhelmed.
She first went to Santa Barbara City College, got lost and
went home. Then she tried Ventura College.
“I didn’t know how to go to college,” O’Connor said. “I
went online, and it was so big, so confusing. I said, ‘I need a
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She found one, and that counselor took her, step by step,
through registration, even walking her to an office she needed
to visit.
When she started classes, there was a tutor right there. That
made it easier to ask questions, she said.
“I don’t want to look stupid,” O’Connor said. “For me, it’s
easier to ask a student helper.”
Ventura College provides tutors in about 20 classes,
particularly ones such as calculus or introductory biology that
are gateways for more advanced courses. That way, students can
ask questions and get extra help right away.
They also can meet with the tutor outside class in a large
center housed in the college library. And because those tutors get
to know students, they realize when they’re not understanding
something, O’Connor said. That’s made all the difference for
her, she said.
“I feel like I lost so many years, sitting in the house crying,”
she said. “They’re not just teaching. They make you emotionally
prepared. They know what people are dealing with.”
A program at Channel Islands encourages students to stay
in the STEM disciplines — science, technology, engineering and
math. The program offers tutoring for gateway classes but also
provides peer mentors who encourage students to connect with
professors.
The idea is to get students past dry introductory courses
and into research that lets them apply what they’re learning, said
Victor Moreno, student success coordinator.
“We want students to be noticed in class,” Moreno said. “We
want them to do research as soon as possible. If they get to know
the professor, they can ask, ‘What are you doing in your lab?’ Once
they get to do research, everything makes sense after that.”
Moreno understands the difference that kind of attention
can make. He moved to Fillmore from Mexico when he was 14.
His father has no formal education; his mom only went through
second grade. But Moreno, 31, has earned his master’s degree in
mathematics from Channel Islands.
Still, he thinks he would have gone straight for his doctorate
if he’d had some of the help schools are now offering.
“If I had had people willing to guide me through all these
things, I would have been prepared,” he said. “Sometimes
students just need one person to listen to them once in a while.”
Private colleges, which have more leeway in whom they
admit, are offering similar programs.
California Lutheran University, in Thousand Oaks, has
the First-Year Experience, essentially an introduction to CLU
and college life. A professor teaches the class, working with a
peer adviser who deals with nonacademic issues. At the end of
each class, students can ask any question they want, whether it’s
social, academic or personal. And they do, said Kristin Dees,
associate director of student life at CLU.
Often the questions are about how to live at college. How
do I fit in exercise? How do I eat a reasonably healthy diet when
I can have whatever I want in the dining hall? Do a lot of people
go to football games? The peer advisers also meet with students
outside class, often in small groups or on outings.
The idea is to encourage students to take responsibility for
their learning, Dees said.
“We’re having students own their education,” she said.
“They need to navigate ‘When do I study? When do I socialize?
When do I seek out my professors?’ It’s a huge academic and
social transition for students coming into college.”
The key to all these programs is understanding that
students may need personal as well as academic help, said Angela
Naginey, senior director of student success at CLU. And it may
take some time to figure out just what they need. A student may
falter on her first major test, be afraid to ask for help, stop going
to class because she’s embarrassed and eventually decide she
doesn’t belong in college, Naginey said. And then she drops out,
maybe in debt with college loans.
“You can’t assume what a student is going through,”
Naginey said, “because you just don’t know.”
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OBVIOUS CHILD PROVES WHY
WE NEED COMEDY IN OUR LIVES
GORE VIDAL DOC. ACCURATELY
DEPICTS LIBERAL LEGEND
Jenny Slate and
Jake Lacy star in
Obvious Child.
Gore Vidal was a wellknown intellectual with
witty aphorisms and
brilliant writings.
© 2013 Amnesia LLC.
BY COOPER COPELAND
Who knew an abortion film could be funny?
BY COOPER COPELAND
When it comes to joking around, a lot of people would say there are certain topics that
should remain taboo. For example, many people still find Holocaust jokes distasteful, despite the
fact the tragedy took place more than half a century ago.
But often, we find that in order to cast light on a dark subject, to get past it and even converse
about it in a meaningful way, we must laugh at it. When all is said and done, humor may be the
only weapon we have that can shatter the barriers that repeatedly deter us from moving forward.
So, “Which hot topic is next on comedy’s rolodex?” you ask. Why, abortion of course!
Yep, abortion. That’s what director Gillian Robespierre’s debut feature Obvious Child spotlights
with relentless wit while also showing tender admiration for those who have had to grapple with it.
New York-based comedienne Jenny Slate, best known for the creation of the viral short videos
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On and her brief stint on “SNL” and “Parks and Recreation,” stars as
Donna, a 20-something comedian working in Brooklyn with little shame and a small disposable
income.
She seems to rock the spontaneous Jewess jokester lifestyle…until her boyfriend unexpectedly
dumps her for her friend, and the bookstore she’s worked at for the past five years suddenly shuts
down. Carrying a broken heart and an empty wallet, Donna falls into a drunken stupor.
She then meets Max (Jake Lacy), a khaki-wearing goy with one of those computer software
jobs no one understands. After throwing back enough drinks, and even after Max farts in her face
while they pee in the street together, a blissful, yet messy one-night stand ensues. The next morning,
Donna sneaks out, thinking she will never see Max again.
But, of course, it’s never that easy.
When Donna realizes she’s pregnant from her rendezvous, she must now traipse through the
financial and emotional waters of getting an abortion.
However, Obvious Child is not concerned about whether or not Donna will get an abortion.
Rather, this film is about how she copes with the absolute fact that she is getting an abortion. Should
she tell Max, who is now going all Romeo on her, that she’s terminating the pregnancy? If so, how
should she do it?
In this way, Obvious Child tackles not just one, but all of the many choices a woman must make
when it comes to an abortion. It does so with a refreshing combination of just enough romanticism
and raunchiness, and the perfect dose of honesty. Obvious Child is a move forward.
And Robespierre couldn’t have chosen a better person than Slate to make it all come to life.
In her first huge starring role on the big screen, Slate’s comedic energy is effortlessly crude and
adorable at the same time. Unafraid of the camera, she seems to be made for the spotlight, rocking
both the vagina gross-out humor in her standup performances as well as the emotionally intimate
scenes, especially with the incomparably talented and wacky Gaby Hoffman from Field of Dreams
and “Girls” (Hoffman plays Donna’s best friend who had an abortion when she was younger).
It’s in these moments that we see the possibility in laughter. We laugh at what makes us
uncomfortable and squeamish, and then suddenly, with a burst of relief, that discomfort is gone.
And so, by pairing its unapologetic romance with a heavy-handed subject addressed by a
fanfare of funny faces, Obvious Child is the rom-com that none of us knew we needed.
“You’re either a writer or you’re not.”
To Mr. Gore Vidal, it was quite simple. The craft of a wordsmith is not something as trivial as a
hobby or even a profession. To Vidal, it was an extension of the human soul onto paper. Suppressing
the itching words within will cause your own descent into insanity.
But to Mr. Gore Vidal, it was the sanity of the U.S. that he was really seeking to save. Whether
or not his country’s people would let him save them is a whole other matter.
In Nicholas Wrathall’s latest documentary Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia, the
gladiator of American liberalism, Gore Vidal himself, takes us by the hand and leads us through the
political landscape’s increasingly precarious nature during the last century. Traipsing through the
bogs of war, celebrity and scandal, Wrathall asks whether there will ever be someone who will so
audaciously defend what others won’t.
Vidal asked this same question throughout his entire life. It seems that throughout his career
as a political and historical writer, he was unmatched in his fervent passion for justice in our society
that seems to be falling under the corporations’ tyrannical powers.
Much of Wrathall’s documentary seeks to explain not just what Vidal was fighting for, but why
so many of his words fell on deaf ears.
To explore that tragedy of sorts, the director delves into Vidal’s personal life where he
surrounded himself with the world’s highest intellectuals, celebrities and politicians. Traveling
companions with Tennessee Williams, writing partners with Paul Newman and weekend buddies
with John F. Kennedy, Vidal saturated his company only with those that could give more depth to
his own intellect.
But with these high societal names comes controversy, as Wrathall inserts a layer of mystery
and intrigue when it comes to Vidal’s sexuality. As the writer of one of the first novels with an
explicitly homosexual sex scene, The City and the Pillar (1948), Vidal was instantly targeted by the
conservative party as a subversive entity of the liberal agenda. Since then, he always had to take hits
concerning his own sexuality.
Wrathall, clearly a close friend of Vidal himself, handles the controversies of Vidal’s life with
care, which is a slight downfall for the doc.
Wholly biased towards liberalism and Vidal’s sensibilities, the director doesn’t show us enough
of the other side, the counterattack to Vidal’s incessant questioning. Even though we get a glimpse
of his infamously heated debates with conservative William F. Buckley in the 1960s, Wrathall really
only includes one-on-one interviews with those Vidal was closest to. Perhaps it would have been
better to see those who he was up against.
Or, perhaps it was the country’s politics—not its individual—that was taking Vidal down all
along. Closed off and stubborn to change, America at large seemed to be Vidal’s only formidable
opponent—his thorn and rose. He loved it so dearly that he would do everything in his power to
keep it from squandering.
From his Hollywood screenplays (Ben-Hur, Billy the Kid) to his countless novels about the
historical happenings of Washington D.C., Vidal’s writings have captured that American gumption
he so fervently fought for.
So, we ask ourselves the question again: After Vidal’s death in 2012 at the age of 86, who will
take his place? Will there ever be someone as fearless and as truly in love with America to take the
reigns of new age liberalism?
Vidal hoped so, and we do too.
Grade: B
Grade: AObvious Child releases in theaters on Friday, June 6, 2014.
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Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia releases in L.A. at the Nuart Theatre on Friday, June 6,
2014.
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L.A. shows you can actually afford to go to.
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Phox will be hitting up
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Jade Ehlers
Attending concerts can be pricy, especially for a broke
college student who’s working part time during the summer.
Instead, why not enjoy some new indie or folk music for a very
low price or even free of charge?
Here are some budget-friendly summer concerts in L.A.
you shouldn’t miss:
Skirball’s Sunset Concerts
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles
Thursdays, July 24 to Aug. 28
From contemporary to Tejano music, Skirball’s Sunset Concerts
offer eclectic genre options for any music lover.
To join in on the fun, you only need to bring $10 for
parking. The event itself is free, but be sure to get there early and
find a good seat before the crowd arrives (seating is on a firstcome, first-served basis).
One band to check out this summer is the Haden Triplets.
This trio, performing Thursday, Aug. 7, includes triplets Tanya,
Rachel and Petra Haden. The sisters just released their self-titled
debut album, and Rolling Stone said these women “spin a sisterly
folk spell.”
Another show you’ll want to catch features Flaco Jimenez
and Max Baca & Los Texmaniacs. They will be performing on
Aug. 14. Jimenez is a five-time Grammy winner and accordionist,
so you know you’re in for a treat!
Santa Monica Pier Twilight Concert Series
Thursdays, July 10 though Sept. 11
Santa Monica, CA
Music plus stars? Throw the beach into that equation, and you’re
in for a romantic, relaxing and perfect night. The Santa Monica
Pier Twilight Concert Series’ summer lineup offers all of that
and more for no price whatsoever (again, just remember you’ll
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need cash for parking).
This is the place to be when you want to hear new, classic
and contemporary artists while watching a beautiful beach
sunset.
Last year, artists included pop/reggae band the English Beat
(who have toured with R.E.M, the Talking Heads and David
Bowie), alternative rock band Surfer Blood and punk duo No Age.
But this year’s lineup includes Yuna, Cults, Cayucas, Omar
Souleyman, the Zombies, Jagwar Ma, La Santa Cecilia, Lee
“Scratch” Perry and Charles Bradley.
Yuna is a singer-songwriter who will dazzle you with her
soft vocals, acoustic guitar and pop-alternative-folk-rock sound
on July 17. On July 10, indie pop band Cults, whose “Abducted”
and “Go Outside” videos have more than one million views each
on YouTube, will surely make you want to dance barefoot on
the beach. And rising soul singer Charles Bradley, performing
on Sept. 11, has been known to put on “some surprisingly fluid
dance moves” during his intimate shows.
Jazz at LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
Fridays, from now through Sept. 26
Jazz is greatly unappreciated. Thankfully, the Los Angeles
County Museum of Art (LACMA) is offering free concerts every
Friday night!
The lineup is already posted on its website, so you can
decide what artists to see and who knows—maybe you’ll end up
falling in love with this “music of soul.”
Here’s a little sneak peek of what to expect:
Sara Gazarek will mesmerize the audience with her
performance on June 27 at 6 p.m. This singer-songwriter
received acclamation from many and has captivated the jazz
world. She and her trio continue to fuse together the sounds of
this new generation with the old one, creating a sound that is
relatable for all ages.
Another performer who’s great at blending some of the
old with the new is woodwind specialist Katisse. He combines
jazz, hip-hop, pop and world music, creating a high-energy
experience for his band and audience. Plus, he’s toured with
musical artists such as Prince and Dr. Dre—you know he’s going
to put on an amazing show!
The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
All summer
Want to be the first to hear new up-and-coming artists? If so,
then spend your summer nights at the Echo.
Most concerts at the Echo require a ticket purchase;
however, this venue offers free concerts as well, it just depends
on the show. There is even a one-month stint that offers free
shows, but you have to follow the Echo on Twitter (@theechola)
to receive the notifications. This will make for a spontaneous
musical night out.
One band performing this summer at the Echo is
Movement. You might not have heard of this Australian trio,
but you should definitely check these guys out on Tuesday, June
24. With achingly soulful vocals, calm beats and an atmospheric
sound, Movement’s music is a bit similar to the sounds of Jai
Paul and Rhye. Tickets for Movement’s Echo show cost only $10
when purchased in advance ($12 at the door).
For a little more energy, check out Phox, a breath of
fresh air. Lead vocalist Monica Martin’s deep, soulful voice is
haunting, and the band’s chemistry is evident, as the members
seem to have so much fun when they’re performing together.
Phox takes the stage on Tuesday, July 1 for the same price as
Movement’s show.
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YOUR VANS® WARPED TOUR 2014 GUIDE
The Summer Set
This is not your
average
music festival.
We The Kings
BY BARBARA ESTRADA
This Wild Life
Breathe Carolina
THE TOUR
It has been 20 years since the first Vans Warped Tour, and
2014 marks the big two-decade anniversary.
For those of you who don’t know what Warped Tour is,
it’s a hard-hitting music festival that travels across the United
States. When Warped Tour first started, its sound was generally
alternative rock, but a shift of eclectic sounds has been adopted
in the recent years. Genres to expect at this year’s tour span
from hardcore rock and pop to indie and hip-hop.
As Kevin Lyman, the creator of Warped Tour and board
member of Music Cares, said, “Warped Tour is one of the most
eclectic traveling music festivals in the country today!”
Some famous bands that we know and love today got their
start playing at Warped Tour. The forever-loved pop-punk
band, Blink-182, All American Rejects, New Found Glory,
My Chemical Romance, 3OH!3 and Paramore, to name a few,
would probably not be where they are today if they didn’t go
on this exciting tour. Every band has to start somewhere, and
Warped Tour has given many bands the opportunity to grow
in the music world and gain new fans.
If interested in attending, the closest show to Los Angeles
is in Pomona on June 20. If you can’t attend that date, there are
four other dates on the tour that will be in California.
Tickets are about $40 and can be purchased through
websites such as Ticketmaster.com or at a retail location, like
Wal-Mart, or some local malls. If none of those options work
for you, you can always buy them at the box office the day of
the show.
Organizations, including like Music Cares and Feed
Our Children Now, will also be a part of the Warped Tour
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experience. If you donate three cans of food, you get to skip
the line to get into the festival faster.
On June 13, a live webcast during one of the tour dates
will take place. If you happen to not be able to go to Warped
Tour at all, enjoy this online experience, and hopefully the
following year you will be able to attend.
BANDS TO WATCH
The Summer Set
This band’s latest album, Legendary, put it on the map for
success. With a pop-rock sound, the Summer Set has an edge
in its music, but they’re still able to get you up to dance without
a care. Through its lyrics, the band makes you feel important,
not just to them, but also to the rest of the world.
We The Kings
All the way from Florida, this alternative rock band recently
came out with its fourth album called Somewhere Somehow.
Lead singer Travis Clark, known for his red ginger hair, brings
love and energy to his music and on stage.
Breathe Carolina
Coming out with its fourth album on April 15 called Savages,
this electronic-pop band gives you a reason to bust all those
crazy dance moves you’ve been hiding from your friends. Hit
song “Blackout” is a great “beginner” tune that will help you
decide if this band is for you.
Yellowcard
Everyone knows the classic “Oceanavenue,” but what you didn’t
know is that they will definitely be on Warped Tour this year
for the sixth time. It will be Yellowcards’ third time performing
throughout the entire festival!
We Are the In Crowd
This New York band has come a long way from its EP days
with the album, Weird Kids, which has become relatable to the
today’s youth. If you’re into pop/punk and rock sounds, then
check out We Are the In Crowd’s latest album, and see the band
perform live!
This Wild Life
This under-the-radar local band from Long Beach, Calif.
delivers some amazing acoustic pop tunes. To any fan girl
wanting to be comforted by acoustic sounds, this is the band
you don’t want to miss. Listen to its single “Ripped Away” to
get a feel of what This Wild Life is all about.
WHAT TO BRING
Since Warped Tour is taking place during the summer, it can
get scorching hot. I advise you to do the following:
1. Bring a pair of sunglasses.
2. Bring a water bottle to drink water, not alcohol.
3. Wear sunscreen beforehand (you don’t want to get a
sunburn).
4. Buy a map/set list of the bands playing the day of the festival
to give you an idea of how to divide your time.
5. And carry a small bag for purchased merchandise, your cell
phone and/or a camera.
I would also avoid wearing jeans and any dark colors, because
you’ll sweat a lot more. Also, don’t wear any open-toed shoes.
I have attended Warped Tour in previous years; trust me when
I say it’s an unforgettable experience you’ll want to be apart of!
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FOOD & DINING
BEST SHAVED ICE SPOTS AROUND L.A.
BY LUYI YANG
Beat the heat, and grab a tasty treat at these spots serving some of the best shaved ice L.A. has to offer!
Blockheads Shavery Co.
11311 Mississippi Ave.
Los Angeles 90025
310.445.8725
blockheadsla.com
Blockheads Shavery serves airy, lovely versions of gelato with a variety of yummy toppings such as mocha, lychee, egg pudding, mango
and rice cakes. The ice or “snow cream,” which comes in flavors such as Milk, Black Sesame, Strawberry and Green Tea, is so fluffy and
soft. With condensed milk drizzled on top, the snow cream tastes creamier, but it’s not as thick and heavy as ice cream. Serving a great
combination of fruit, dessert, ice and milk, Blockheads Shavery has the best summer treats.
Hours:
Mon.-Thurs., 12:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Fri.-Sat., 12:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sun., 12:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
SnowLA Shavery (Koreatown, Wilshire Center)
3470 W. 6th Street, Ste 2B
Los Angeles 90020
213.382.1790
snowlashavery.com
With thinly sliced, delicate shaved ice that’s thick and smooth, SnowLA deserves the prize for best customizable “snow” hot spot!
Flavors such as of Pistachio, Sweet Milk, Banana Snow Cream, Misugaru (a popular Korean drink with whole wheat, barley, sweet
rice, brown rice and soy bean) combine with various toppings (almond jelly, fruit, cookies and candies) to make scrumptious treats!
Hours:
Sun.- Mon., 12:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Tue.-Thurs., 12:30 p.m.- 11:30 p.m.
Fri.- Sat., 12:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Spoon By H (Fairfax)
7158 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles 90036
323.930.0789
A spoonful of Spoon by H’s shaved ice melts in your mouth like sweet butter. A combination of both flaky ice and the texture of a
Mexican snow cone, Spoon By H provides unique shaved ice gems. The most popular flavor is the Mango Shaved Snow. The fresh
mango lying on top gives you a visual pleasure before satisfying your stomach.
Hours:
Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Sat., 12:00 p.m.-10:30 a.m.
Sun., 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Fluff Ice
500 N Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 153
Monterey Park 91754
626.872.2123
fluffice.com
A great alternative to ice cream, boba or frozen yogurt shops, Fluff Ice is one of the best shaved ice places near L.A. Its “fluffs” are more
flavorful than frozen yogurt, and they’re smoother than ice cream—their taste-texture profile is similar to “frozen cotton candy!” Its
specials include Taro Pudding and Mango Shaved Snow. The Pretty in Blue is strawberry fluff with Blue Honey Boba and condensed
milk, and Sa Wat Dee is a Thai tea fluff with egg pudding, lychee jelly and condensed milk—delicious!
Hours:
Mon.-Thurs., 1:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Fri.-Sat., 12:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Sun., 12:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Brian’s Shave Ice
11301 Olympic Blvd., #103
Los Angeles 90064
310.231.3450
shaveicela.com
Walk into the colorful, tropical Brian’s Shave Ice, and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Hawaii! In fact, with flavors like
Blue Hawaii, Guava, Hawaiian Punch, Papaya and Piña Colada, the shaved ice options come in the same flavors you would probably
find on the island itself. All you have to do is choose a size, a filling (such as Dole Whip, Azuki Beans, Mochi Balls or choose from
an assortment of ice cream flavors), a flavor and a topping (we recommend the Ghirardelli Chocolate or the Sour Spray for an extra
kick!).
Hours:
Mon.-Sun., 12:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
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LIFESTYLE
The Huntington Library in San Marino is a great place if you’re looking for a quiet escape.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens.
Long Beach’s Aquarium of the Pacific
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Explore the caves in La Jolla.
Point Dume State Beach
PLAN AN AFFORDABLE
SUMMER TRIP! SoCal getaways & activities on a student budget.
School’s out for the summer, which means it’s time for
you to take a well-deserved break!
Although most of us would love to spend the summer
abroad, backpacking through Europe, or on the sea, basking in
the sun on a Caribbean cruise, some things are just out of our
budget.
Luckily for us, Southern California hosts a variety of spots
that are perfect for a daycation, weekend getaway or a weeklong
trip! And the plus side: visiting these places is within your budget.
HUNTINGTON LIBRARY
(About 25 minutes away)
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, 91108
huntington.org
Enjoying a tranquil moment by escaping the chaos after one
year of college life is definitely the best way to start a summer
vacation. Huntington Library is a beautiful place to relax and
explore.
It’s not only one of the finest research libraries in the world,
but it also boasts a splendid art collection and a botanical garden.
The scholarly atmosphere inside the library perfectly matches
its elegant architecture. You can either absorb yourself into the
world of great literature or appreciate the most comprehensive
collections of 18th and 19th-century European art.
And roam around those beautiful botanical gardens
decorated by a variety of botanical attractions, including the
Subtropical, Herb, Jungle and Palm flora.
The admission fee for college students with a student ID is
only $12, which is really worth considering.
LONG BEACH
(About 30 minutes away)
Long Beach is another great summer destination for college
students who want to have fun. As a giant playground located
in the heart of Southern California, it provides a variety of
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activities for students to enjoy. From the regal Queen Mary
to the stirring theater shows, Long Beach is a city every SoCal
resident should explore.
A journey to the Aquarium of the Pacific helps you discover
the amazing wonders under the sea. You can touch sea jellies,
meet amazing reefs of the tropical Pacific and enjoy Turtle
Vision 4-D.
Boarding the Queen Mary is another amazing experience
that you must try in Long Beach. The legendary ship is known
for its groundbreaking construction and its great adventures
during World War II. Its rich history, amazing stories, wonderful
exhibitions, interesting tours, luxury hotels and restaurants
attract thousands of visitors from around the world.
The ticket package for both the Aquarium of the Pacific
and the Queen Mary is only $42 when you order through its
website, which is a very reasonable price for a luxury one-day
summer trip.
HIKING
Going hiking around the L.A. area is another way to spend a day
during the summer. Here are some recommended and popular
trails that are free of charge:
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N. Fuller Ave.
Los Angeles, 90046
As one of the most popular hiking trails in L.A., this fun hike
gives you a sweeping view of L.A. with the Hollywood sign,
Downtown, Culver City and more. The trail is not hard, with
only a few steep ups and downs. Also, don’t be surprised if you
run into one or two celebs!
Sandstone Peak
(about 1 hour away)
Ventura County
Rather than providing you a view of L.A.’s city modernization,
Sandstone Peak, (the tallest point in the Santa Monica
Mountains) gives you a bird’s eye view of the expansive ranges.
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BY LUYI YANG
So, if you’re tired of living in a city and want to enjoy a gorgeous
nature view, Sandstone Peak is your best choice.
Los Liones Canyon Trail
(About 32 minutes away)
Pacific Palisades
While hiking on this lush, green, shady trail, you will take in
views of Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and the Pacific Ocean.
The trail is low intensity, perfectly designed for college students
who yearn to hang out in the wildness but don’t want to break
a sweat.
CATALINA ISLAND
(off the coast of Southern California)
So, you might not be able to afford visiting islands such as
Hawaii or the Bahamas—but you might be able to splurge on a
trip to Catalina Island!
This island is a perfect place to explore the underwater
world. Clear water and abundant marine life attract thousands
of divers and snorkelers looking to have an epic underwater
adventure. The two most popular spots to go diving and
snorkeling are Casino Point and Lover’s Cove.
Casino Point is a world-class snorkeling hotspot located
only an hour or from L.A. The gear can be rented for about $10.
Lover’s Cove is another dive spot, but you can snorkel here
for free! Prepare to see octopus, striped starfishes, Garibaldi
goldfishes, lobsters and other amazing marine life.
Besides underwater adventures, simply roaming Catalina’s
streets is fun. The smell of eucalyptus trees and wild fennel will
relax you during a one or two-day summer excursion.
For special deals, check out Groupon. You can get a doublequeen room for about $77 a night. If you bring a few friends to
split the costs, a weekend trip to Catalina is definitely doable.
SANTA BARBARA
(About 1 hour and 40 minutes away)
Shrinking London, Sydney or Buenos Aires into a small but
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Go boating or snorkeling on Catalina Island!
to plan for a two to three-day visit. You can book a room with
a queen bed at The Old Yacht Club for about $104 a night via
Groupon. Again, bringing more friends on this trip is the best
way to save money!
For camping and hiking, check out
Joshua Tree National Park.
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Tribune/MCT
comprehensive city, Santa Barbara is a low-consumption
destination perfectly designed for college students.
Without crowded streets and traffic jams, the city has a
peaceful culture, with its beautiful beaches and mountains.
However, Santa Barbara is also known for its various
museums. For example, Santa Barbara Mission is not only a
church, but it’s also a museum where visitors can get a glimpse
into the city’s history through the museum’s colonial artifacts
and amazing photographs. Plus, admission is only $5.
Heading out of Mission into the heart of downtown
through State Street, you’ll come across the Santa Barbara
Museum of Art, another place you have to visit. A number of art
collections and exhibitions from America, Asia and Europe will
teach you some things you’ve never learned in school.
All of Santa Barbara’s museums cost less than $10 for
college students with a student ID.
If you want to go shopping, hang out in bars or watch
movies, Santa Barbara’s most famous street—State Street—is a
good place to go. You can either catch a ride on a cheap trolley or
simply walk on the street to enjoy the city’s relaxing ambience.
Restaurants with various tastes are always waiting for you to
drop by.
When planning a summer mini-trip to Santa Barbara, try
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SAN DIEGO
(About 2 hours away)
San Diego is known for Sea World and the San Diego Zoo;
however, there are more fun activities for college students to
discover.
Take a small hike to the Cabrillo National Monument,
which is located at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula
in San Diego. The lighthouse will give you a spectacular view of
the city. From there, you can see the Pacific Ocean, San DiegoCoronado Bridge, Downtown San Diego and all the way to
Mexico. The entrance fee for a single walk-in visitor is only $3.
Or, take a kayaking tour of the La Jolla Sea Caves. The
water tour is about two hours long, but you can also just rent a
two-person kayak for as low as $45. When you’re out there on
the water, you might see sea lions and pelicans basking on the
rocks, dolphins leaping and seabirds flocking above your heads.
If you take the sea cave tour, you will be amazed by the caves’
magnificent beauty.
At night, the only place to party is the Gaslamp Quarter.
Restaurants, bars, nightclubs—Gaslamp is where the bulk of
San Diego’s nightlife is located. Parking is atrocious, though;
definitely take a cab or arrive early.
If you want to stay a few nights in San Diego, check out
hotels and apartments on airbnb.com or other booking websites.
There are so many great places under $100 per night!
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
(About 2 hours and 15 minutes away)
Joshua Tree National Park lies about 140 miles east of Los
Angles near Palm Springs. The park is known for its bizarre
desert landscape, which features some of the most interesting
geologic displays found in California’s deserts such as bare
rocks, rugged mountains, twisted Joshua trees and various
cacti. And at night, you can clearly see dozens of twinkling
stars in the sky. It’s an ideal place to camp for a seven-day or
weekend summer getaway.
There are nine camping grounds, and two of them have
running water available. The park charges only $15 per vehicle
for a seven-day pass. I recommend you first stop in one of the
four visitor centers to get maps, trail information and weather
conditions. Then, check out each wonderful spot in the park by
following the map’s directions. You can do several small hikes
or one long hike.
During the hike, those crazy rock climbers who are
dedicated to reaching the top of the cliff will amaze you. And
don’t miss a rabbit bouncing back and forth among the rocks
in front of you. You will learn to appreciate nature’s loveliness.
Also, be sure to bring enough water.
If you want to visit Joshua Tree but you don’t like to sleep
outside, a hotel in Palm Springs is your next-best choice.
Palm Springs is a desert resort city located only 45 minutes
away from Joshua Tree National Park. Most of the hotels are
community-style with friendly services. A deluxe, two-queen
bedroom costs around $100, which can be split evenly by four
people. Airbnb.com or booking.com are two websites where
you can find cheap prices.
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FASHION
SUMMER
BEAUTY ON
A BUDGET!
BY ANGELA MATANO
Fig + Yarrow
Complexion
Water, $34
Love Me
Dew in
Dragon
Fruit
Sorbet,
$16
Amarte BB Cream, $55
Sienna Naturals Baobab Moisturizing Collection, $12.
Ready for a lighter approach to beautification?
Below are some great choices to flatter every budget!
$10 and Under
So smartly packaged, ElizabethW’s Bath Fizz tablets are
stacked like a set of chocolate coins in pastel wrapped foil. The
effervescent tablets in Leaves and Tea Rose provide just the
right amount of sweetness with a touch of herbaceous green
to balance out the aroma.
At just $9 a bar, Herbivore Botanicals’ Pink Clay soap is a
steal. The blood orange and geranium scent is absolute heaven.
The all-natural ingredients? A dream.
Hello Kitty’s partnership with Earth Therapeutics has
yielded some majorly cute products. The exfoliating body
sponge will increase the charm factor in your shower while
sloughing away dead skin.
The delicious color of a smoothie, Yves Rocher’s Plaisirs
Nature Silky Lotion in Blackberry smells like a vacation in
the country. The texture is perfect, absorbing quickly and
completely.
$15 and Under
Let your nails do the celebrating with Jamberry’s line of
gorgeous, floral hues such as Lemon Drop (hello yellow!) and
Sun Kissed (pink-alicious). The cheerful colors will punch up
anything else you might put on.
A perfectly curated travel trio, Sienna Naturals Baobab
Oil Moisturizing Collection provides plenty of bang for
your buck. The 2-ounce packages of hair & body shampoo,
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Antonym’s Baked Blush, $35
leave-in conditioner and body cream all moisturize and clean
to perfection.
$20 and Under
All the “oomph!” and organic ingredients usually found in
more expensive brands make Agadir Argan Oil Volumizing
Styling & Sculpting Gel a terrific bargain. The argan oil’s great
hold and super moisturizing properties make this a perfect
companion product for spring updo’s and blowouts.
Yummy from top to bottom, Laura Geller Beauty’s Love
Me Dew Lip Moisturizing Crayons are terrific to grab on the
go. Chubby sticks that moisturize and deposit just the right
amount of color, these crayons work equally well for nights out
or days at the beach.
For those who like their make up, but without the
chemicals, Cleure Natural Mineral Lipstick avoids the pitfalls
of other organic products that can be drying or lack staying
power. The colors, like Sublime Red, pack a wallop.
$25 and Under
Alder New York’s terrific lip balm trio comes in scrumptious
flavors, like Juniper, Clove and Sandalwood. All natural and
perfectly delightful to look at in tiny round tins, these salves
make a great gift.
The bracing smell of the outdoors leaps out at you when
you open Thymes Eucalyptus Body Lotion. This refreshing scent
also incorporates citrus and petitgrain, a perfect way to wake
up in the morning.
Splurge!
Naturalists will rejoice in Fig + Yarrow’s Complexion Waters.
Toning and aroma therapeutic with ingredients like rockrose
and neroli, this skin-hydrating mist promises to bring a little
balance to your day.
A little goes a long way with Dr. Hauschka’s Quince Day
Cream. The unusual ingredients, including quince seed and
marshmallow, quench the dermis and protect it from irritants.
This is one of those products that is worth its weight in gold.
Starting with the premise that “skin breathes,” Evan Healy
Rose Cleansing Milk does nothing to clog pores or cover the face
with unnecessary chemicals. Organic ingredients keep skin clean
and refreshed by drawing out impurities, such as blackheads.
One of those wonder products that moisturizes, blocks the
sun and evens out skin tone, Amarte’s BB Cream will have you
at “hello.” The tint is so light, it is almost undetectable, but your
skin will glow as if lit from within.
Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr’s gorgeousness is
really all you need in the way of advertising a great product. Her
beauty line, Kora Organics, pulls its own weight with ingenious
items, like the Hydrating Day and Night Cream. We can’t all be
Ms. Kerr, but we can try.
Looking tired and hungover is not pretty on anyone, and
AmazingCosmetics’ AmazingConcealer will make you bright
eyed, even if you’re feeling glazed over.
Fully organic and unbelievably flattering, Antonym’s Baked
Blush in Peach wakes up your whole complexion. A swirl of
warm and golden tones, this rouge promises to give you “skin
esteem.”
Film | Music | Culture
5th annual
summer
tasting event
The Rose Bowl
LA’s Best Street Food
100+ Trucks, Carts, Restaurants, Chefs, More!
One Price = All You Can Eat & Drink
Sample street food from trucks, carts, restaurants and chefs.
Enjoy cool drinks, craft beer gardens, craft cocktails, veg friendly options,
Iced Coffee Lounge featuring a dozen roasters, our signature Ice Cream Social,
photo booth, music, entertainment, free parking, more ALL FOR ONE PRICE!
snag your tickets
@lafoodfest
June 28
Early Admission VIP Hour+ 4:00-5:30p | $80
* VIP Entry + VIP Parking + VIP Lounge
General Admission 6-10p | $55
Tickets Available on Eventbrite
Tickets + Info
craft cocktails
craft beer
lastreetfoodfest.com
chefs + Restaurants
chef demos + special guests
Use the code ‘campus14’ and save $5!
ice cream social
icED Coffee Lounge