On uncomfortably hot summer days, I’m reminded of a sweet and refreshing drink my mom used to make to help cool off from the unwelcome heat. Recently, I asked my mom to show me how to make Agua de Horchata...
“Holy” is often a term associated with, or sometimes, preceding the word for the traditional Mexican appetizer: guacamole. That’s because homemade guacamole is consumed almost religiously by fans...
It’s 3 a.m. You’re rummaging through the fridge, looking for a piece of lasagna your roommate made last week. It’s not the ideal meal you had in mind, but after a long night of drinking, you’re...
The third installment in the “Iron Man” saga is filled with plenty of metal-to-flesh action sequences, explosive special effects and the titular character’s expected witty remarks. It also manages...
Some of my best memories growing up are helping my mom bake large batches of cookies on the weekend. She would have me sit at the counter so I could watch her mix the ingredients - hoping I would learn...
Growing up, if someone mentioned crab wontons at my house, my brother and I would instinctively put on some decent attire and get into the back of my mom’s Nissan while we waited for our parents to drive...
“Pain and Gain” tells the true story of a gang of bodybuilders based on a series of Miami New Times articles released in 1999 to 2000. Director Michael Bay employs some of the same production approaches...
If Tom Cruise’s new role in “Oblivion” feels familiar it’s because it is. He played an officer from the future in “Minority Report,” a man fighting to survive while Earth was under invasion...
Finding a place to eat on campus is not a difficult task for most students. However, vegan and vegetarian students may sometimes feel as if their diet is an inconvenience due to the lack of meatless options...
The “Walk of Punishment” episode proved to be as reprimanding as the title alluded and offered a few surprising moments. The anticipation to an inevitable epic war has been building up since last...
The fifth film in the “Scary Movie” franchise appears to be running out of horror films to parody. It presents a rehash of barely-deemed thrillers and pop-culture references that offer more insults...
The 3D re-release of Steven Spielberg’s box-office success “Jurassic Park” has evolved to be just as entertaining as it was during its premiere in 1993. The special effects and animatronics that...
“Game of Thrones” continues to be a compelling watch this season toning down on sexually explicit scenes and showcasing strong female characters despite the show’s prevailing patriarchal ideology....
Corti Brothers is a grocery store with a deli that serves affordable and meaty sandwiches that is close to campus. Established in 1947, the Italian grocery store has maintained its old fashion appeal while...
Meatball subs combine two great meal staples into one. They are a savory Italian dinner in a portable sandwich form that can be customized with different types of meat, cheese, pasta sauce and bread. The...
“No” is a political drama that centers on a historical moment during Chile’s efforts to end an authoritarian government. The film’s use of camera techniques places us in the era and instills the...
Magicians are masters only of illusion. The real magic relies on making their audience believe they’re having a good time. “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” manages to make us laugh a few times,...
The arrival of spring meant two things as a kid: weekends spent playing in my jungle gym set in the back yard and a freezer stocked with ice cream to make root beer floats. Sadly, as an adult, my weekends...
Some of my favorite ways to eat brownies are served warm and gooey or with ice cream. After I tried Kahlua fudge brownies for the first time, though, I quickly added ‘baked with Kahlua’ to my list....
A few gimmicks are all that’s needed to make any show a lively and entertaining one. At least that’s what “Oz the Great and Powerful” wants you to believe, but 3-D special effects and lavish sets...
I made lasagna for the first time a few weeks ago. After years of watching my mom make it and some mental preparation, I thought it would be easy. It’s safe to say I’m no Giada De Laurentiis. The pasta...
Based on the English folk tale, “Jack the Giant Slayer” engrossed us in the world recited to us by our parents and school teachers growing up, but cultivates none of the magic that originally drew...
During the opening monologue of the 85th annual Academy Awards, host Seth MacFarlane said the theme for the night was music in film. Boy, he wasn’t kidding. The three and a half hour long ceremony was...
The best fettuccine dish I ever had was at Fishermen’s Grotto in San Francisco. I ordered the shrimp fettuccine with baby scallops and was immediately enamored with the complexity of flavors and how...
“Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” “Dark Skies” opens with this quote from Arthur C. Clarke, who’s best known for writing...
In “Life of Pi,” a young boy grows up in India, exploring many facets of life such as love, religion and culture. Food plays a big role in understanding someone else’s culture and sharing recipes...
Walking into River City Saloon is like stepping out of a time machine. You are immediately greeted by the sounds of country music and by a dressed-up mannequin called Doc Holiday, the original owner of...
Based on the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, “Safe Haven” offers us the same well-worn love story and predictable plot points leading up to a melodramatic climax. Katie (Julianne Hough) is...
