After hearing about his many creative endeavors, it is easy to see why he is a Gemini. Greg Thirloway, an accomplished actor, artist and furniture designer is just as unique as his Scottish-Irish last name. As a child he was drawn into art after his mother took him to the Los Angeles County Museum almost 35 years ago to view Pablo Picasso Retrospective exhibit.
Some people are born with a natural artistic ability. Envied by millions, this rare breed can draw, paint and sculpt beautiful works of art with ease and grace. Their skills are precise and their minds creative. This is how to describe Lynn Esh. Growing up, Esh had an immediate love for the arts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The article on Robert Garber in the previous issue, “Garber: the first 100 days,” stated that James Dawson participated in the Political Activities Club. He is not a participant but is the director of the Service Learning program. Kathy Holland, professor of political science is the advisor to the club.
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 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.
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.
