THE WEEKLY BLOTTER

April 1 – 11:09 a.m. Suspect entered the Bookstore, took a book and hid it. About 20 minutes later, suspect return and stole the book from the store. 2 p.m. An LCD projector was reported to be taken from Room #8111. April 3 – 11:21 a.m. Two students fought in the Bookstore and one was arrested.

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Seat filled in LACCD board

Winnetka resident Miguel Santiago, 35, was sworn in as the newest member of the Los Angeles Community College District board of trustees on April 9. Chosen by the board members from a group of 27 applicants to fill the position left by Warren Furutani, who was elected in February to the California State Assembly, Santiago says he hopes to “live up to the board’s trust and confidence.

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EDITORIAL EDITORIAL EDITORIAL

All incoming students are required to take assessment tests that will determine which math and/or English class they can register for. During the writing section, you will be asked to read a short statement followed by a related question. Here is an example: Statement: The assessment tests should be updated because they are ancient and obsolete, and they result in the most preposterous placements.

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Parkour culture

Taking a minute to meditate before his next move, he pictures himself jumping over a flight of stairs, and then running a ten-foot rail, ending his action with a graceful landing. This is an everyday encounter for those who follow the art of parkour. Alex “Ace” Scott has been studying and practicing parkour – a style of urban obstacle coursing – for a little over four years.

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Club Red Square sizzles Thursday nights

A machine fills the atmosphere with smoke, as 20-somethings dance the night away. Infused with the color red, generated by machines and red satin table covers, Club Red Square sets a fun and sexy vibe for club patrons. Every Thursday night, Club Red Square, located on Ventura Boulevard, hosts “Club Fusion,” mixing the sounds of hip-hop, reggaeton and Latin music.

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‘The Ruins’ as bad as it sounds

“The Ruins” brought in $7.8 million to the box office since its release on April 4, which seems to be too high of a number – considering its failure to attract any sort of attention from the audience. The predictable plot of the film, directed by Carter Smith, includes a group of friends on a fun-filled vacation in Mexico.

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