Ayo, Where’s My Mayo?
After nearly a month, my patience is gone. My cheeseburger is on my plate, the top bun uncovered as I add onions and lots of tomatoes at Barone’s condiment counter. I drizzle it with ketchup – and...
Alex Clare, you suck
It happens at the point in the relationship when you have opened almost entirely. This newfound vulnerability is hard to brave. It seems we have natural mechanisms in place to guard us from such levels of...
Doing your part
Around this time of year, we like to celebrate how fortunate we are by gathering with friends and family to feast. And as with any celebration of abundance, it is essential to remember those less fortunate...
Hispanic voters have spoken. Again.
Our democratic system is fueled by the electoral process. People vote based on what they believe a particular candidate can provide for them. In some elections if specific voter demographics appear to be...
“Arrow” nearly misses the mark
Five years ago, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell), while in a life raft after his yacht capsized, witnesses the suicide of his father. To him, this means the sudden loss of his kind-hearted,...
Forces behind new era of Star Wars create buzz
“To infinity, and beyond!” said Luke Skywalker. Wait, what? Soon after the announcement of Disney’s purchase of the “Star Wars” franchise, Lucasfilm confirmed last Friday that Michael Arndt has...
Student groups bring Asian culture to Fairfield
The dim glow from Chinese lanterns reflected off colorful Indian jewelry and festive Vietnamese dresses called áo dài. The Asian Student Association (ASA) and South Asian Student Association (SASA) came...
The Met takes the Quick Center stage
The final high-pitched note hung in the air of the darkened theater as the curtain slowly descended upon the stage of the Metropolitan Opera. After a beat of silence, the audience broke into applause, the...
iPick, YouListen
"Don’t Go" by Rae Morris Confession time: I discovered this song while watching the show “Degrassi.” Judge me if you must, but it was a really sad episode (and I may or may not have watched it more...
Band Spotlight: Velveteens
In the world of textiles, velveteen is a cloth made in the imitation of velvet. Yet in the indie music scene, the trio that call themselves Velveteens are the real deal. Playing at the Levee this Friday,...