It’s difficult to be concise about a band still in its foal stages, but it’s rather impossible to be concise about Akron/family. With one album under its belt, a devilishly awkward myspace page and unbridled critical praise, Akron/family has impressed…
Making comics one bite at a time
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Thiele Sitting with his legs crossed, the young boy stared nervously at his sketchbook as comic book artist Ryan Claytor continued to carefully draw a sketch for him. Claytor’s meticulous hand slowly crafted the sketch, his…
Screening of Oscar nominated film today
Justin Fivella The star of the Oscar nominated documentary “Murderball” and captain of the U.S. quadriplegic rugby team, Mark Zupan will speak tonight after a free screening in the Chumash Auditorium. Doors open for the free show at 7:30 p.m.…
The next big thing
Stop what you're doing and reflect back on a time when physical activity was a daily requirement. You went to class, suited up and stood in a line. Were you picked last on the team or first? Did you long…
The kingdom of singledom
Mariecar Mendoza Oct. 29, 2005. 9:30 p.m. I am running around my apartment, screaming and half-naked. Water is boiling over on the stove and Robbie Williams is inexplicably blaring on iTunes. I have a party to go to. I have…
What's the Deal With the Avian Flu?
Jessica Dean and Robin Rodriguez Many news broadcasts and Oprah Winfrey would have us all believe that we are all about to die from the avian flu. They are predicting a flu outbreak similar to the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic…
I'll tell you why nice guys finish last
Julianne Byer Since everybody else is ranting and raving, I figured I would throw in my two cents too. Hey, if you're lucky, I might throw in a whole nickel- Ever since Samantha's article asking where all the nice guys…
Woody Allen reaches "Match Point," but does he win?
Ryan Chartrand Woody Allen is back. It's hard to believe that it has been over a decade since this brilliant director truly amazed moviegoers. "Match Point" may not be a masterpiece per se, but knowing that Allen has regained the…
Wide Angle: 'The Year of the Dog'
michael mullady Editor’s note: ‘WIDE angle’ is a photo commentary by Michael Mullady that will run every Tuesday. 'Year of the Dog' Through my evolving studies in art with the camera as my medium, I have found that visually documenting…
Glass artist takes Poly on journey
whitney guenther A view of the world through glass and an artist’s development and travels is on display at the University Art Gallery. Until Feb. 18 an exhibittitled “Martin Lipofsky: A Journey in Glass” will be on display. Deconstructed glass…