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Foster the People impresses with second studio album Supermodel

Foster the People impresses with second studio album Supermodel

by Sapna Suresh March 31, 2014

In Supermodel, the follow up to its debut album Torches, Foster the People provides a compilation of eclectic songs with heavy indie pop and psychedelic influences. The major single off the album, Coming...

Looking into the new SAT

Looking into the new SAT

by Nikhil Dilip March 28, 2014

The College  Board announced last Wednesday sweeping changes to the SAT effective in 2016, saying that the new test will focus more on assessing skills necessary for students in academic and professional...

Brooklyn Nine-Nine -- 4/5 stars

Brooklyn Nine-Nine — 4/5 stars

by Raveena Kapatkar March 25, 2014

“Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” a new comedy series that began in September of 2013 on Fox Network, follows the lives of six detectives in the 99th Precinct of the New York City Police Department in Brooklyn. In...

D.I.Y. Greeting Cards

D.I.Y. Greeting Cards

by Riya Godbole, Aquila Lifestyle Editor March 25, 2014

The next time you give someone a present, ditch the Hallmark card and try out one of these simple handmade cards instead. From the classic Simple Square to the adorable Itty Bitty Box, these crafty ideas...

Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu play the parts of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. "Elementary" has just been renewed for a third season.

“Elementary”: A unique take on the age-old tale of Sherlock Holmes

by Tara Parimi March 21, 2014

“Elementary”, starring Jonny Lee Miller as Sherlock Holmes, is a contemporary twist on the age-old tale of “Sherlock Holmes” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes, a recovering drug addict,...

Dr. Scott Filler, Professor of Infectious Disease at Harbor UCLA

H1N1 Precautionary

by Meilan Steimle, Reporter March 19, 2014

The last major outbreak of H1N1, more commonly known as swine flu, was in 2009, but the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) confirm that H1N1 has returned. According to the CDC, flu outbreaks...

Coldplay reveals 4 songs from upcoming album at SXSW

Coldplay reveals 4 songs from upcoming album at SXSW

by Natasha Mayor March 18, 2014

Coldplay prefaced the release of Ghost Stories by performing four songs from its upcoming album at the 21st Annual South by Southwest Interactive Festival (SXSW). SXSW, which occurs in Austin, Texas,...

Phantogram “voices” its return

by Allison Sun, Aquila Features Editor & Webmaster March 15, 2014

With meshed layers of resonating synths and sensual vocals, the music of New-York based electronic band Phantogram crafts a multidimensional ambience that truly reflects its name, defined as two-dimensional...

Emerging female musicians to look out for this year

Emerging female musicians to look out for this year

by Juhi Gupta, Multimedia Editor March 14, 2014

In honor of March’s title as “Music in our Schools” month and “National Women’s History Month,” here are five not-to-be-missed tracks from new and upcoming female artists. Follow the Spotify...

Movie Cures: How to Fix “Star Trek into Darkness”

Movie Cures: How to Fix “Star Trek into Darkness”

by Meilan Steimle March 13, 2014

After a critically acclaimed 2009 reboot that used time travel to create an alternate Star Trek universe, the widely beloved franchise returned last summer in “Star Trek Into Darkness.” I loved “Into...

Spring fashion trends

by Shannon Su and Meilan Steimle March 13, 2014

1. Cropped Jacket Cropped clothing is a recurring trend to look forward to for this spring. Even with winter coming to an end, a jacket is essential for evenings and chilly days, especially since the...

The Slow Mo Guys take numerous scenarios and craft them into slow motion videos. One of these videos consists of them filling a giant water balloon in slow motion.

Online Celebrities: YouTube stars on the rise

by Alexis Gauba, Reporter March 12, 2014

From makeup gurus to video game commentators, YouTube has given rise to a plethora of stars, creating a new celebrity culture. As a popular video sharing service, which provides a platform where anyone...

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