
Question: What is the worst Halloween costume to do the “Walk of Shame” in?

Question: Would your family be prepared to care for your grandparents if they needed aid?

Occupy Santa Cruz (OSC) activists have held their post at the courthouse steps for nearly 25 days now. They have several tables lined with occupation literature and are easily visible to anyone traveling down Water Street. Their ideals resonate with most people who pass by and throughout the day drivers will shout and honk in support.

Empire of Silver is a melodramatic, historical film that paints a picture of China in 1899, a major turning point in Chinese history as modernity begins to take over the Qing Dynasty rule, leaving new heir Third Master in charge of keeping the dynasty alive while trying to stay loyal to his father.

Trekking and climbing Nepal’s mountains is some climbers’ dream, but when a group of 100 climbers witness Chinese border agents shooting and killing Tibetan refugees in 2006, their adventure becomes a nightmare. Tibet: Murder in the Snow, is a new documentary based on the experiences of the mountaineers and the Tibetans whose lives were forever altered after being part of this tragedy.


This week, our illustrators breathe life into cats, ghouls and monsters in preparation for All Hallows’ Eve. As we lean over our work, a chill across our backs reminds us that the mischief is nigh as the witching hour approaches.

Question: What part of your identity is most important to you?


Question: Who has had a greater impact on your life: your mom or Steve Jobs?
