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Oakland Raiders owner dies at 82

Oakland Raiders owner dies at 82

Phillip Frields and Phillip Frields October 26, 2011

It was his constant employment of necessary roughness, his timeless slogan to “just win, baby,” and his continuous commitment to excellence that took the Oakland Raiders through their three Super Bowl...

The music scene is abuzz over Nirvana’s “Nevermind” once again

The music scene is abuzz over Nirvana’s “Nevermind” once again

Phillip Frields and Phillip Frields October 12, 2011

On Sept. 24, 1991, Nirvana made rock history with its release of “Nevermind.” And, for this pivotal week of its original release, the estate itself, a great proportion of which is owned by widower...

Our campus gladly shows nudity, but bars bad words

Philip Frields and Phillip Frields October 12, 2011

Men can openly peruse around in their birthday suits in “Full Monty” for what will probably be hundreds upon hundreds of people in attendance at American River College’s Theater. Café Noire,...

Ron Ruffio, a professional wrestler for the TWF, holds his bats wrapped with barbed wire and wears a barbed wire crown. (Photo by Bryce Fraser)

Pro wrestling lives again

Philip Frields and Phillip Frields September 28, 2011

The air was cool outside the Colonial Theater that Saturday morning. Fond memories of Hulk Hogan lifting Andre the Giant brought the only smile I'd have on my face this day. It was one of Total Wrestling...

Medical marijuana is still illegal to smoke on campus

Medical marijuana is still illegal to smoke on campus

Philip Frields and Phillip Frields September 28, 2011

I'll admit that I've partaken in smoking marijuana from time to time before my conscious calls me a complete hypocrite for writing this editorial. This isn't about what goes on after hours at Casa de Felipe,...

Contagion exhibits a chilling realism

‘Contagion’ exhibits a chilling realism

Phillip Frields and Phillip Frields September 14, 2011

You embrace a stranger for a picture to go in their scrapbook; you wait tables and pick up after someone when they leave; you help someone off the ground, and then proceed to itch near your eye. Congratulations,...

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