Starbucks under fire for use of bug-derived extract

Mai Sims
April 19, 2012

While enjoying a meal outside on a sunny day, many would cringe or even scream out loud if a bug landed on a crouton in their Caesar salad, or became a tiny corpse in their chardonnay. Who wants bugs in their food? Over the past few weeks, Starbucks has been scrutinized for its use of cochineal extract,... Read more »

Former SMC student aiming to become Mexican idol

Christina Sziatinszky
September 29, 2011

Former Santa Monica College student Mariana Balquiarena has always dreamed of becoming a successful singer, and with the audience’s vote she will be one step closer. Balquiarena’s motivation has helped her become on of the contestant on the hit Mexican reality show “La Academia”, a musical... Read more »