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'Zombieland' is one funny zombie action flick

By Marcus Rodriguez Staff Writer “Rules to survive Zombieland number 32: Enjoy the little things,” says Columbus, the scrawny, high-school-age protagonist played by Jesse Eisenberg. This quote from Sony Pictures’ “Zombieland,” directed by Ruben Fleischer, is probably the best piece of advice I can give when sitting down to watch

Roman comedy sets laughs to music

By Dominick Delgadillo Staff Writer “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Well, that's a lie, but it is the title of the most recent play performed and produced by City College students. I watched the final performance of the production on Oct. 11. The

Student success statues tour California

By Matthew Gomez Staff writer After being unveiled in Yerba Buena Gardens for Community College Week, the statues of the Student Success Stories Project will soon be traveling California. The project began in May 2008 and was inspired by the sculptures of artist Kiki Smith, who is primarily known as

Review: 'Where the Wild things Are' falls short of expectations

By Dominick DelgadilloStaff writer Beloved children’s book “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak was adapted into a live-action movie and released in theaters nationwide on Oct. 16. Those are the facts as I can best describe them without ruining my childhood because I have been trying to

New sounds to highlight SF Jazz Fest 2009

By Greg ZemanStaff Writer The San Francisco Jazz Festival jumped off on Oct.10 and will keep on going until Nov. 21. This year’s lineup is an eclectic collection of sounds not limited to traditional jazz. SFJAZZ, the non-profit organization sponsoring the event, has booked performances from some incredible

Sept. 23 State Your Fashion: Ink Edition

"Inspired Surrealist" Niamh Parsley, a San Francisco local, is a bit of a free spirit who doesn’t like to be pinned down.

Review: Jewett Gallery exhibit shows a variety of punk scene photographs

By Cailie Skelton ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR “Sex Bomb” by punk band Flipper grinds through retro speakers in the lower level of the San Francisco Public Main Library as two girls with aqua marine hair and miscellaneous patches on their clothes whisper and point at the display of 30 year