Social media has gained rapid popularity as an instrumental activist tool in recent years with memorable results.
Writers Archives: Lauren Creiman

Commentary: Grammys should still award originality
For many artists, the five most nerve-wracking words are “And the Grammy goes to….”
Movie Review: ‘Breaking Dawn’ is lackluster
Diehard “Twilight” fans across the world rejoiced at the recent release of the latest movie installment, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part One.” Contrary to popular belief among Twihards, the movie does not sparkle nearly as bright as the Cullens’ skin.
Tuition increase slated for fall
Undergraduate tuition will increase another 6.5 percent for the 2012-2013 academic year, bringing the total to $33,400.

Commentary: Dodgers may find new life with new owner
They were the words heard around Los Angeles: “Frank McCourt is going to sell the Dodgers.” Suddenly it feels like our luck might change; the Dodgers will be free of the imbecile’s control, and we can get back to playing ball and winning games.
Law students still have hope
A few students sit in the library of the La Verne College of Law at a table that is covered with open books and notes. They are studying, they say, like they always do between classes.
Debaters remain an impressive force
The debate team continued its tradition of success when two of its teams advanced to the elimination rounds at the United States National Open earlier this month.
Homeless student must live in car
Adam Gray, a sophomore business administration major, spent the first five weeks of the semester homeless because of difficulties getting on campus housing.

Commentary: Brown signs DREAM Act into law: DREAM act should go back to sleep
The California DREAM Act, which was signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown last weekend, will allow illegal immigrants who graduate from high schools in California to apply to the state’s public universities as residents.
News Briefs
Campus and community events for the week of Oct. 14, 2011.