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Eric Bourse

Eric Bourse

September 11, 2012

Eric Bourse was born and raised in Hollywood, California. This is Bourse’s fifth semester as a part of the El Vaquero staff and his second as editor-in-chief. He has covered a variety of topics for the paper including film reviews, news, features and sporting events.

Budget Considerations Compromise Maintenance

Eric Bourse and Agnes Constante, El Vaquero Staff Writers
May 23, 2012

Ongoing state budget cuts have continually hit California’s public higher education system, and the effects have taken a toll on Glendale’s ability to maintain a campus as clean as it used to be. “Classrooms are cleaned less often than they used to be, at least it certainly appears that way. The... Read more »

‘Avengers’ Director Reveals Production Insight

Eric Bourse, El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 30, 2012

Joss Whedon, director of “The Avengers” (2012), revealed insight on how he wrote and made the superhero epic in a college press conference on April 16. Whedon said he had to come up with the set pieces and action sequences before he finished the script due to a tight schedule. “It was very difficult... Read more »

‘Cabin in the Woods’ Fever Is Contagious

Eric Bourse, El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 24, 2012

Longtime collaborators Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon have taken the exhausted horror premise of five college students going out to party in a cabin in the woods and turned it on its head many times over. Goddard, known for producing and writing popular shows such as “Lost” and “Alias,” makes... Read more »

‘Raid’ Offers Escapist Violence, Good Editing

Eric Bourse, El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 4, 2012

Welsh director Gareth Evans’ first attempt at an Indonesian martial arts film, “Merantau,” received a modest reception back in 2009 for its frenetic action and use of the martial art known as Silat. “The Raid: Redemption,” written and directed by Evans, tops his rookie effort tenfold. The plot... Read more »

Track and Field Teams Crash and Burn at Bakersfield College

Eric Bourse, El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 4, 2012

The Vaqueros sat in the bus — most looked impatient while others looked drowsy, in-between naps. Sweat beads began to trickle down their faces as the sun began to heat up the crowded bus. For more than half an hour, Glendale’s running teams were stuck in a traffic jam on the I-5 North headed toward... Read more »

Track and Field Team Finishes Second at Moorpark College

Eric Bourse, El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 13, 2012

The Vaqueros proved to be resilient on Friday despite hot weather, high winds, injuries and tough competition at the WSC South Meet at Moorpark College. The Lady Vaqueros came in second place with 102 points while West LA took first place with 149 points. Moorpark took third with 95 points. “The women’s... Read more »

“Silent House” Makes Audiences Scream

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Eric Bourse, El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 13, 2012

Audiences loudly demanding another horror film in 2012 no longer need to wait. “Silent House” has arrived. “Silent House” is directed by husband and wife-duo Chris Kentis and Laura Lau (“Open Water,” 2003). The screenplay was written by Lau and based on the Uruguayan... Read more »

‘Wanderlust’ Features Naked Seniors, Humor

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Eric Bourse, El Vaquero Entertainment Editor
March 1, 2012

Audience members who wander into the theater looking for a comedy to watch, need to look no further than “Wanderlust.” “Wanderlust” is a comedy directed by David Wain (“Role Models,” 2008). Wain co-wrote the screenplay with his longtime collaborator Ken Marino (also “Role Models”). The... Read more »

Scholar’s Program Gives Transfer Students Edge

Eric Bourse, El Vaquero Entertainment Editor
March 1, 2012

Maintaining a high GPA can pay off greatly for students interested in transferring with the Scholar’s Program. The program, offered by ASGCC and run by Dana Marterella, offers enlisted students priority consideration when applying to transfer to UCs such as UCLA, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, and UC... Read more »

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