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Graduation 2009 Ceremonies

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

slideshow Media Credit: Richard Kontas

Iranian Protest in Westwood

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Can't Hollywood Come Up With Any New Ideas?

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Picture a group of hijackers who take control of a mass transit subway train in New York City and demand $10 million in ransom money to be paid within the next 60 minutes. One passenger will be killed for every minute that passes the deadline.

Ever wondered what would happen if this scenario played out?

Then hop aboard "The Taking of Pelham 123," directed by Tony Scott ("Déjà Vu," 2006), where this exact scenario takes place.

The Monolators Have Anxiety

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Highland Park's quirky, punky indie rocker's the Monolators have been ripping up the stage all across L.A.'s east side for the last seven years and have attracted sizable following.

Although their song "Anxiety" does a good job of describing that very annoying sensation they do sing about other emotions and manage to make it all sound fun.

Glendale College Scholarship Awards Banquet

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Classical music and flower struded tables invite the smiling attendees into the banquet hall at the Castaway resturant in Burbank on June 11, for the annual scholarship awards banquet.

Glendale college students, families and faculty members, along with private donors gather to award scholarships to those students who have shown apptitude and need during the Spring 2009 semester.

Lakers Bring Redemtion to Sports Columnist

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Look, before I write anything of substance in this space, I'm going to just come out and say it: I love the 1990s. I miss that decade. The slap bracelets, the light up L.A. Gear sneakers, the "T.G.I.F." lineup on ABC, POGs, playing "Goldeneye 007" on Nintendo 64 with your friends until the sun came up.

Special Board of Trustees Meeting Over Budget Concerns

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Glendale College's board of trustees held a special meeting June 15 in response to the California's serious budget crisis to discuss the tentative budget for the 2009-2010 year, focusing on the budget development, revenue and expenditure adjustments and pending college issues.