Sarah McLachlin and Laura Marling kick off VPAC benefit shows
December 8, 2014
by Jake Tully, contributor CSUN was lucky enough to host two benefit concerts in support of its radio station, KCSN, this fall at the prestigious Valley Performing Arts Center. Slated for December 5th and 12th, the concerts will feature two full nights of music, as well as a meet-and-greet wit...
Global icon Hello Kitty celebrates 40 year anniversary
December 3, 2014
by Kristine Malicse, contributor Hello Kitty fans of all ages are now able to enjoy a world of cute inside the Japanese American National Museum. The museum hosted one of the first large-scale Hello Kitty themed exhibits in the United States. Appropriately called Hello! Exploring the Supercute...
Latest edition of ‘Super Smash Bros.’ for Nintendo Wii U still brings the fun
December 3, 2014
by Kevin Nunez, contributor After experiencing and owning “Super Smash Bros.” for Nintendo 3DS what reason would anyone have to purchase Super Smash Bros. for Wii U? The answer is quite simple. Just about all the features in the Nintendo 3DS version are available in the Wii U version, alo...
LittleBigPlanet 3 is the first of the series to become available on Playstation 4
December 2, 2014
by Nathalie Ramirez, contributor Be grateful this holiday season for the release of “LittleBigPlanet 3” for Playstation 3 and 4. This puzzle adventure has new items, costumes, levels, characters and more. Not long after its release, first time buyers had a slight complaint in regards to...
Are the protests affecting your commute?
November 26, 2014
Since the non-indictment of Darren Wilson in the killing of Michael Brown, protests have occurred throughout several major cities across the US including Los Angeles. In an effort to have their opinions voiced, citizens all over Los Angeles marched through downtown on the evening of Nov.25 chanting "Hands...
Circa Survive’s fifth effort “Descensus,” may be their best yet
November 25, 2014
by Kristine Malicse, contributor Circa Survive released their long-awaited fifth full-length album, Descensus. With the band staying quiet with a few video and song teasers during their absence, their new album differs in sound and content from their 2012 album, Violent Waves. In an exclusive...
Hardcore band The Ghost Inside deliver another solid album
November 19, 2014
by Kristine Malicse, contributor Los Angeles-based hardcore band The Ghost Inside released their fourth album, “Dear Youth,” this past weekend. The album was co-produced by A Day to Remember vocalist, Jeremy McKinnon and music producer, Andrew Wade. “Dear Youth” is an album full of riffs...
Assassins Creed: Unity is nothing new for fans of the series
November 19, 2014
by Danny Arriaza, contributor “Unity” is one of the most ambitious games I have ever played, but that ambition is what keeps it from fulfilling its promise of being truly "next-gen.” Set in France during the French Revolution, gamers play as Arno Dorian, a young man who uses wit and brawn to hide the fact ...
Geek Clash discuss ‘Interstellar,’ Call of Duty and more!
November 13, 2014
Geek Clash comes a little late this week, but the trio picks it up with a lively conversation about pizza rolls, chest hair, and Christopher Nolan's new space epic, "Interstellar." Trevor also gushes over his love affair with the Call of Duty franchise and talks about Sledgehammer Games' newest addition, "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare." ...
Parks and Rec. star Amy Poheler, pens first book
November 12, 2014
by Kristine Malicse, contributor “Saying ‘yes’ doesn’t mean I don’t know how to say no, and saying ‘please’ doesn’t mean I am waiting for permission. ‘Yes Please’ sounds powerful and concise.” -Amy Poehler on her book title Amy Poehler’s “Yes Please” is a wonderfully wr...
Explore the origins of the world’s most famous mythical creature, Dracula
October 29, 2014
by Danny Arriaza, contributor Finally, we have arrived upon the season of Autumn and with it comes the annual celebration of Halloween. There are numerous objects and symbols that have become synonymous with October 31st. As Dracula Untold continues to play in theaters, it brings with it yet another vague interpretati...
5 classic horror films that will fright your night
October 29, 2014
by Oleah Olaguera, contributor There is something that is just so fun about being afraid, and if there’s anything that gives people nightmares on Halloween, it’s watching scary movies. Whether it’s with family, friends or significant others, watching horror films is what makes the trick...