Spring Break
In Theaters '300' At the beginning of "300," we hear the background story of King Leonidas of Sparta narrated by one of his men. We hear of his upbringing in the traditional Spartan way: he learns to fight from the time he can walk and is entrenched in violence throughout childhood to train him to be a fierce warrior.
Casa Grande means "great house," according to my very small grasp of the Spanish language. The name befits the restaurant. Great wooden doors open into an imposing dining room. Shiny, waxed wooden floors gleam in the afternoon sun. They are a stark contrast to the high, shadowed ceiling held up by columns and arches.
The female form is the focus of a new art show on campus. To celebrate Women's History month, the African-American History and Culture House held the opening of "Sentiments" last Friday. The show is a collection of artwork created by African-American male artists depicting the beauty of African-American women.
The home page of nytimes.com blazed with news of a death last Friday. Captain America, a Marvel Entertainment comics superhero, was shot and killed in the latest installment of his comic. Okay, maybe not "blazed." But it was there, hanging out in the Books section.
Take a look at the sky late at night and one thing is for certain: some stars shine brighter than others. The Arcade Fire's latest titled "Neon Bible" cements the band as one of the brightest. It is no surprise the album arrives as one of the most-anticipated albums of the new year.
Tuesday, March 13 Stitch & Bitch: Feminist conversation and revolutionary knitting. If you don't know how to knit or crochet, people can teach you. Crafts created will be donated to a local nonprofit agency. Women's Center, 6-8 p.m. Sponsored by Feminists United.
ARIES March 21-April 20 Driving is a serious venture. Hedge your bets with wisdom and no small amount of granola bars. TAURUS April 21-May 20 It's the end of the world as we know it - won't you be my neighbor? GEMINI May 21-June 21 There is a very real danger that a mob of baby seals might attack you.
