By: Michelle Weiss, Asst. A&E Editor

This semester’s Battle of the Bands finished up on Tuesday night, and undeclared sophomore Johnny Versace Cavallero (aka Johnny C.) took home the first place prize. As people entered the Living Room, shouting encouraging words to their performing fr...

By: Emily Rome, A&E Editor

Actress Patricia Clarkson spoke to a crowd of about 60 who gathered in the Marymount Institute on Tuesday to hear her speak in a conversation with theatre arts professor Ron Marasco and Theresia de Vroom, director of the Marymount Institute and English pr...

By: By Normandy Hutson and Lauren Fields

Sometimes you need more than the luck o’ the Irish to have a good time. Check out these events around town next Wednesday to celebrate your Irish roots or to find out whether you’re Irish at heart. Saints and Sinners St. Patty’s Day Bash...

By: Monica Farrell, Staff Writer

Looking for humor, excitement and lots of talent this Saturday? You can find it here on campus, and it’s free. This weekend, the Vocal Chamber Ensemble will perform opera scenes in Murphy Recital Hall. Performances will begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday, ...

By: Willie Nedrow, Staff Writer

Around the time most of us were born, James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow were married and in love. Now, nearly 20 years later, they just faced off in one of the most intense arenas for artistic competition: the Academy Awards. “Avatar” and &ldq...

By: Daniel Lees, Staff Writer

A temporary hiatus for The Shins and Gnarls Barkley may be the best thing to happen to music in 2010. “Broken Bells” is the new collaborative effort between James Mercer, who is the frontman of the Shins, and Brian Burton (aka Danger Mouse) wh...

By: Marie Webb, Asst. A&E Editor

The actors from last week’s opening of “Kiss Me Kate” seemed completely exhausted as they bowed onstage, but reasonably so, as they had been dancing and singing in the musical for over two hours. The event was completely sold out and was...

By: Kayla Begg, Asst. Opinion Editor

It’s shocking. It’s raunchy. It’s dirty. It is not recommended for anyone under 18. And yet somehow it works....

By: Marie Webb, Asst. A&E Editor

Are you ever looking for a quick meal close to LMU but are tired of the same old restaurants and fast food? If you answered yes, then Sansai may be your solution. Diehard sushi fans sometimes need a quick and cheap fix that will get them back to their bus...

By: Michelle Weiss, Asst. A&E Editor

With the upcoming release of the Broken Bells’ debut album, Campus Recreation is holding a mini celebration tonight. Broken Bells is a collaboration of the lead vocalist of The Shins, James Mercer, and singer-songwriter Brian Burton (aka Danger Mous...

By: Phil Azar, Contributor

The School of Film and Television has brought in several filmmakers to speak to students, but on Tuesday its Office of Industry Relations brought in a different crowd: film festival programmers. “Film Festival Insiders: A Programmer’s Perspect...

By: Winston Esposito, Contributor

At the semifinals of Campus Rec’s Battle of the Bands on Tuesday night, I snuck in late to see a poor man’s audience with the same vibe from the Living Room as always, where the music is the only thing keeping it alive. My apologies to junior ...

By: Isa Gillette, Copy Editor

A darkened display of metal tables occupied by questionable characters, neon graphics and, of course, the requisite stripper pole is the first thing you’ll see. No, this isn’t another evening at The Body Shop; it’s the set of a play righ...

By: Hal Koss, Staff Writer

You’re a college student, so I’m operating under the presumption that you’re familiar with last-minute cram sessions.  Three days to go until the biggest night in Hollywood.  Ten Best Picture nominees.  Got what it takes t...

By: Thomas Kim, Staff Writer

This year’s Laugh Out Loud event, organized by Campus Rec, will feature three comedians from the Comedy Central show, “The Sarah Silverman Program.” Tig Notaro, Steve Agee and Laura Silverman will perform their stand-up routines in the L...

By: Emily Rome, A&E Editor

The 83rd Academy Awards are less than a week away. Have some catching up to do before the Oscars ceremony starts at 5 p.m. this Sunday? Here’s how you can still see this year’s Best Picture nominees....

By: Emily Rome, A&E Editor

Garrett Shannon (LMU ’09) and fellow student filmmakers walk up a hill in Portola, Calif. Their task is to get a shot of the train crossing a bridge in town. City hall had informed them that the train goes through town about every eight hours. About...

By: Marie Webb, Asst. A&E Editor

Manna is tucked away in the back of the Fox Hill Mall where several new additions have been completed. The restaurant is, of course, not located in the food court section, because of its nicer ambiance. Although going to a mall to eat a nice meal might be...

By:

Find out what's happening around campus this week. Battle of the Bands Semifinals Hosted by Campus Rec The Living Room Tuesday, March 2, 8 p.m. Free...

By: Monica Farrell, Staff Writer

A  crowd of about 30 gathered in the Living Room on Tuesday to hear a unique mix of musicians perform in this semester’s second round of Campus Rec’s Battle of the Bands. Undeclared freshman Courtney Christensen and undeclared sophomore J...