If Dr. Dre and Gwen Stefani were to conceive a love child their baby would be Gnarls Barkley. With an eclectic, multifaceted mix of sounds that has its own pulse, the album “St. Elsewhere” is Disneyland for the brain. This is the debut album between Grammy nominated producer Danger Mouse, whose large cult following is no coincidence after his dubious mix of The Beatles’, “The White Album” and Jay-Z’s “The Black Album,” and soulful vocalist Cee-Lo Green, a member of the Goodie Mob, blending all genres of music.
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Silent Hill elicits screams
Better than such scary thrillers “The Grudge” and “The Excorcist,” the morbid film “Silent Hill” delivers a breakthrough performance with very few actors, that tempts the imagination with mind-twisting special effects and graphics of demons and witches in the earlier ages of history.
A cycle of inaction
The circumstances surrounding allegations of wrongful use of force on two counts by Sheriff’s personnel, one in April at L.A. Mission College and the other at Harbor College, needs to be addressed by the board of trustees. At the heart of this complex problem is the district’s relationship with the L.
1 vote: make it count
College life is fast paced and bureaucratic change is slow, yet students still need to be involved in systems of government that affect their lives. If millions can vote for “Idols” once a week, they ought to be able to vote for someone who will affect their future.
Student art shines in 2 local shows
People gazed into the depths of layered artwork that took months to create, students explained their inspiration to others, music blared in loudly through the windows, which made “Sub Urban Myth” not only inspiring but successful. Six dedicated Pierce College art students showcased various paintings, illustrations and ceramics Saturday to an amused crowd.
Counselors help with a sit n’ sip
Counselors have a new way to reach busy Pierce College students. Instead of waiting for students to come in with questions, the counselors are going out to students with answers. For the month of May, walk-up counseling will be available to anyone on campus from 11 a.
SPRING SPORTS REPORT CARD
Here we are, the spring semester is coming to a close and so are the seasons for the athletic teams on campus. It’s been a great run for some, but not for all. Since this is a learning institution, why not grade each program. Just like the stipulations in the classroom, these teams were graded on – Overall performance, season accolades and if there was any improvement from last season.
Local baseballer loses appeal
A student baseball player who was struck in the head by a pitch during a collegiate game five years ago has failed in his efforts to recover damages from the Citrus Community College District. On April 13, the California Supreme Court ruled 6-1 against Jose Avila, a former Rio Hondo College student who was hit by a pitch in a 2001 preseason game against Citrus College.
Dean to retire with traveling in mind
After working 14 years at Pierce College, Carlos Martinez, dean of academic affairs, will see retirement June 30 to pursue his musical interests and travel. “There are just so many things I want to do in my life. I want to travel and do a lot of reading.
Accent breaks down communication
Every time she speaks, Linda Bui inevitably draws the attention of the entire class, no matter whether she likes it or not, by the way she speaks English. A nursing major at Pierce College who emigrated to the U.S. from Vietnam in 2004, Bui speaks English with a heavy accent.