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Gas is Overpriced, so is Manny Ramirez

Manny Ramirez and the rest of his multi-million dollar contract were recently sent to the Chicago White Sox by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The impact Ramirez left on the Dodgers was far less than expected from an 11-time All-Star, as his stint with the team was accompanied by a suspension and lackluster play. Full story

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America: no longer the Mecca of tolerance

Social and religious freedom for all: Muslims need not apply. Full story

Women bare all for equality

On August 22, over 200 people paraded down the Venice Beach Boardwalk protesting the law that prohibits women in Los Angeles from going bare-chested in areas where men are allowed. Full story

Taste of the World

A Taste of the World: Curried chicken & fried plantains

Ale Catanese takes to the kitchen each week to present students with an ethnic recipe. This week she explores traditional Jamaican cuisine with a curried chicken and fried plantain dish. Full story

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The Cicada Club

Ties and cufflinks are perfect. Hair and lipstick are exquisite. For dinner dating, the Cicada Club kicks it up a notch by transporting couples back in time to the swinging Big Band era. The detail-oriented, period-themed restaurant captures the art-deco look and swinging feel of America’s Golden Age of Swing, from the roaring 20’s to the shorty 40’s. Full story

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Women bare all for equality

On August 22, over 200 people paraded down the Venice Beach Boardwalk protesting the law that prohibits women in Los Angeles from going bare-chested in areas where men are allowed.

The Association

Barfly: The Association

We grew up loving treasure maps because they present two things we are intrinsically enthralled with: the promise of a privileged wealth all to ourselves, and the promise of adventure attempting to obtain it. For a grown-up treasure hunt that satisfies your fundamental need for both, The Association marks the spot.

Artist's Spotlight: Victoria Greenwood

Santa Monica College student Victoria Greenwood, 20, creates artwork that is reminiscent fascinated with Edgar Allan Poe's poetry, Gris Grimly's take on nursery rhymes, and Jim Henson's special effects within movies that is intertwined into dark but beautiful creations that would make anyone feel that there is more to this artist than just a pretty face.

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Weekly Professor Breakdown

Professor Kofi Yankey grew up in Ghana, Africa and acquired a taste for volleyball at an early age. From teenage pickup games to coaching at the college level, Yankey has developed a love for the game and carries his competitive attitude into the classroom.

Gas is Overpriced, so is Manny Ramirez

Manny Ramirez and the rest of his multi-million dollar contract were recently sent to the Chicago White Sox by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The impact Ramirez left on the Dodgers was far less than expected from an 11-time All-Star, as his stint with the team was accompanied by a suspension and lackluster play.

America: no longer the Mecca of tolerance

Social and religious freedom for all: Muslims need not apply.

Glenn Beck

MLK had a dream, Beck is a nightmare

Glenn Beck performs hymenoplasty on Lady Liberty, restoring honor and virtue to America at Lincoln memorial rally.

Anberlin delivers another solid album

Anberlin, the alternative rock group, releases their new album, "Dark is the Way, Light is a Place."

Barrymore and Long go the “Distance” in new comedy

"Going the Distance," the new romantic comedy starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long, takes a different direction than your regular rom-com -- and it pays off.

Jenny & Johnny: the new dynamic duo in indie pop

The real-life musical couple join together and create romance in their new album, “I’m Having Fun Now.”

Cale Wilbanks reflects on the future of art and photography

This past week, The Rumor Mill hosted a show for Cale Wilbanks, which featured several of his photographs not featured anywhere in over 20 years.

FYF Fest

FYF Fest provides music and fun under the sun

FYF fest, the eclectic music festival in Los Angeles, returns again to end the summer the right way.

Taste of the World

A Taste of the World: Curried chicken & fried plantains

Ale Catanese takes to the kitchen each week to present students with an ethnic recipe. This week she explores traditional Jamaican cuisine with a curried chicken and fried plantain dish.

Greece

My big, fat Greek summer abroad

This summer SMC's study abroad program hosted 22 students and two professors on a trip across the world to Greece. Stephanie Forshee recounts her experiences on the trip and highlights some aspects of the adventure.

L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center reaches SMC students

Levi Chapin is sitting comfortably at a small table in the middle of a crowded coffee shop amid a throng of buzzing Hollywood socialites – emphasis on “comfortably.” He is openly recounting his personal history with so much expressive enthusiasm that you would never guess that Chapin’s childhood was filled with alcoholism and drug abuse; or that he’s currently homeless; or that he’s gay.

Local gigs give aspiring stars a place to shine

The UnUrban Coffee House and Kulak's Woodshed are local businesses that offer open mic nights in two completely different environments to provide ambitious singers and songwriters a choice of where they'd like to make their big break. 

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Is body image still a growing problem for college women?

The negative feelings some women have about their bodies is not a new concern, but it seems to be a problem that's becoming less publicized and more overlooked.  Alexander Lazar takes a closer look at an issue that still plagues women, especially during their college years.

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Gay athletes in an unknown league

The country appears to be divided on whether or not people should utter the words “gay” and “sports” in the same sentence. Because of the taboo nature of the subject, it is difficult to fully determine the extent of homosexuality within the sports world.

“The Normal Heart” continues raising awareness after 25 years

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of “The Normal Heart,” Westwood’s Geffen Playhouse hosted a star-studded script reading for a one-night-only charity event, directed by original cast member Joel Grey.

LA Rebellion: Blurring sexuality lines one tackle at a time

Dusk is settling over Eagle Rock recreational center, baseball practice is all but over and the last antagonistic screams of an elementary school team’s answer to Yogi Berra are finally melting away into the night. Now it’s time for a real sport, played by some real men.

A night of burlesque and costumes at Hamburger Mary’s

Hamburger Mary's, a restaurant in West Hollywood, provides a multitude of fun shows every night. This is just one of them.

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