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Political Focus: Apple Vs. FBI; Personal Privacy Vs. National Security

Melissa Deatsch February 29, 2016

What’s the issue?For the past few weeks, the headlines have been full of updates from the fierce controversy between Apple and the FBI.  The federal government has asked apple to unlock the phone used...

Political Focus: The Clean Power Plan

Melissa Deatsch February 15, 2016

What’s the issue?Early last week, the Supreme Court stepped in to block President Obama’s latest plan to combat climate change.  The plan, entitled the Clean Power Plan, requires states to meet carbon...

Review: Ryan Reynolds kills it in “Deadpool”

Scott Davis February 12, 2016

Deadpool takes the average superhero origin story and turns it into a raunchy, violent and inappropriate affair that should please fans of the source material. Deadpool is one of the most popular Marvel...

On Tuesday, Feb. 9 Chipotle lovers were finally allowed to devour its delicious meals again. 

Satire: A day without Chipotle

Rachel Williams February 9, 2016

According to USA Today, Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants across the nation closed for a few hours on Feb. 8, 2016.  During the closure, the chain will hold a meeting for staff members to address food...

Political Focus: Obama’s Executive Orders on Immigration

Melissa Deatsch February 8, 2016

What’s the issue?On Jan. 19, the Supreme Court of the United States announced it would consider whether Obama’s executive orders on immigration exceeded his power as president.These executive orders,...

Douglas Booth in Screen Gems PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES.

Review: “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” is a fun take on the classic tale

Haylie Presnell February 8, 2016

From the director of 17 Again and Charlie St. Cloud, comes a surprising film adaptation from Burr Steers (and no, Zac Efron doesn’t make an appearance).Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is the cheeky film...

LOS ANGELES, CA- January 21st, 2016. Jack Huston, Writer/Director Burr Steers, Millie Brady, Matt Smith, Ellie Bamber, Bella Heathcote, Lily James and Douglas Booth seen at Screen Gems red carpet premiere of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES .

Q&A: “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” cast talk about adding zombies to a classic tale

Scott Davis February 3, 2016

Based on the New York Times bestseller, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies takes Jane Austen’s timeless story of love and power, and adds zombies. The Oakland Post participated in a college conference call...

How “Race” tracked the icon

Scott Davis February 3, 2016

Winner of four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Jesse Owens is the definition of a sports icon. The fastest man in the world at the time not only broke track records, but he broke cultural barriers...

Political Focus: Defunding Planned Parenthood

Melissa Deatsch February 1, 2016

What’s the issue?Planned Parenthood has landed itself back in the news this past week but this time it’s in their favor.The Center for Medical Progress released secretly recorded videos last July that...

The FBStudios artist alley table, where they sold commissions and handmade wares.

Washi Con soars to new convention heights

Cheyanne Kramer January 26, 2016

I’ve been going to conventions since 2010. From Michigan to Florida and back again, I’ve been all over the country with some of my closest friends in hopes of finding the best anime convention. Washi...

Political Focus: Raising the minimum wage

Melissa Deatsch January 25, 2016

What’s the issue?In last week’s Democratic debate, all three presidential candidates were asked the same question.  “Complete this sentence: in my first 100 days in office my top three priorities...

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