Students build “Momentum” for dance show
Mayu Kataoka, Staff Writer
April 4, 2012
Filed under Arts
With numerous dance numbers to remember, long hours of dancing and practice, the students in the dance department are in preparation for this semester’s upcoming spring dance concert, “Momentum.” Taking place in Marsee Auditorium April 26-28, the advanced dance students and faculty members have... Read more »
Songwriter brings talent to Grammys
Daniela Messarina, Staff Writer
April 4, 2012
Filed under Arts
With the sound of the music blasting through his headphones, he quickly grabs a pen and paper and jots down the first things that come to mind. A memory, a heartbreak or a defining moment in his life is where Bilal Akhtar, 22, business economics major, said he gets his inspiration. Akhtar began writing... Read more »
“The Expressive Line of Wayne Alaniz Healy” Art Exhibit
Diane Vay, Staff Writer
March 26, 2012
Filed under Arts
On the white walls of the Art Gallery hang a collection of glazed ceramic tiles and canvases painted with shapes and combined colors forming figures seen dancing, cooking, as well as playing soccer and instruments. The Art Gallery’s latest exhibit displays a visual diary of Wayne Alaniz Healy, Chicano... Read more »
Film maker brings reality to the screen
Mayu Kataoka, Staff Writer
March 25, 2012
Filed under Arts
Out on a bright day, he adjusts the lens of his delicate, yet sophisticated camera and quickly retracts his focus back into the angle of his shot. There in front of the camera, stands a vital story waiting to be filmed. Babak Motamen, 29, film major, is an aspired filmmaker here at EC, expanding his... Read more »
“The Silent House” bores audience with familiar plot
Diane Vay , Staff Writer
March 21, 2012
Filed under Arts
With a few tears, screams, drips of blood on the floor, a couple of unconscious bodies, and noises that appear to come from nowhere, a movie may now earn its title as a “psychological thriller.” While a thriller may attract movie-goers, a gross income of $7 million dollars on its first weekend... Read more »
Pianist finds freedom in music
Viridiana Vaca-Rios , Editor-In-Chief
March 21, 2012
Filed under Arts
With the glare from the spotlight in his eyes, he looks at the faces of the audience in front of him. Alone with only his piano on stage, he gets an overwhelming feeling of pressure, of nervousness. Placing his fingers on the ivory colored keyboard he begins to play and gets lost in his own imagination. Justin... Read more »
Heat from a blowtorch makes welding fun
Stephen Voltattorni , Staff Writer
March 21, 2012
Filed under Arts
As the flame from a blowtorch touches the metal, they begin to heat it into shapes, hammer it together and then bend it into artwork in Shop Room 100, a welding class teaching students different processes of welding. “They burn and bend metal to shape their artwork by using five different welding... Read more »
On the scene
Jorge Maldonado, Staff Writer
March 7, 2012
Filed under Arts
Music Guitar Practice Labs Practice labs are being offered specifically for those in beginning and intermediate guitar. Both labs meet in Room TH155 and are led by Karina Arizmendi. Beginning guitar lab meets on Monday from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and the intermediate... Read more »
Student loves making jewelry
Mayu Kataoka , Staff Writer
March 7, 2012
Filed under Arts
Carefully selecting the brightest colored stones, she grabs her pliers and begins bending the wire. Delicately placing each stone right after the other she begins hand crafting an elegant necklace. Silvia Peluso, 46, art major, is a jewelry maker in her sixth semester at EC who hopes to make her jewelry... Read more »
Music Library provides help to all
Diane Vay , Staff Writer
March 7, 2012
Filed under Arts, Top Stories
As the double doors of the Music Building open, sound coming from musical instruments echoes throughout the hallways. A sign at the end of the hallway reads, “Music Library, 126,” with a bold black arrow pointing to the right. The Music Library serves all students, faculty and staff. Monday... Read more »