There is a reason nobody makes films about arts critics. Even the closest thing we have, Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous,” has far too much sex, drugs and designer mod dresses to ever be considered an accurate reflection of the modern arts journalist. And that’s because we aren’t really journalists. We Read More…
In the face of deteriorating state funding, the UC has turned toward enrolling more nonresident students to make up for revenue shortfalls, prompting concerns over the UC’s commitment to its public mission. Read More…
1. Frank Ocean — Channel ORANGE Channel ORANGE is more than a collection of songs. It is an experience, a story about a crack addict in Arkansas, a stripper namedCleopatra, a rich kid raised my maids, a monk in a mosh pit and a man coping with his religion and Read More…
1. The Master Out of all the films to debut in 2012, none was quite as daring, ambitious or compelling as “There Will Be Blood” director Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest dissertation on the complexities of existence, “The Master.” Sweeping cinematography brings to life a poignant script set to a mesmerizing Read More…
Justin Cobbs stood at center court with his hands on his head. David Kravish hunched over in the paint, hands on his knees. Allen Crabbe leaned up against the scorers’ table, legs crossed. The referees were checking how much time was left on the clock, but the Cal players all Read More…
Best Male Athlete: Keenan Allen While Cal football continued to be Cal football in 2012, Keenan Allen continued to be Keenan Allen. Not even shoddy quarterback plays and a porous offensive line could hold back the junior wide receiver. Despite drawing double coverage on almost every play that he was Read More…
