The Student Newspaper of Glendale Community College
March 4, 2013
My name is Evan Ramirez and the reason you’re reading this bio about me is because I love to write. I’m not quite sure where my affinity for writing came from, as none of my immediate family members have ever expressed interest in journalism or anything like it. What I adore about writing... Read more »
Evan Ramirez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
May 23, 2012
For years, when a movie star took a job in television he or she was looked down upon. Taking a role on television could end up killing their career on the silver screen entirely. However, in recent years, the landscape of entertainment has taken a turn in favor of the small screen. The quality of television... Read more »
Evan Ramirez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 25, 2012
Chain theaters just can’t compare to the experience of watching a film in a revival house — sitting down in a theater that oozes history and being surrounded by fellow classic film lovers. From the welcoming theater size to the friendly staff, taking a seat and watching a movie made by Godard, Tarkovsky... Read more »
Evan Ramirez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 24, 2012
Within the past couple of years, Comic-Con has become the hub of the entertainment industry for one weekend in July. However, for more than 40 years, it’s been the meeting place for fans of comics, allowing them to browse and buy their highly sought-after items. In his newest documentary, “Comic-Con... Read more »
Evan Ramirez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 4, 2012
A film focusing on 24 kids pitted against each other in a death match getting this much attention is shocking, and its subject matter is rarely seen in mainstream cinema. To see a film like “The Hunger Games” getting so much buzz is surprising. Not only is it an an enormous box office success, but... Read more »
Evan Ramirez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 4, 2012
With talk radio stations like KLSX 97.1 being ripped off the air, or completely changing their format to something like top 40, the outlet for stellar programming on the radio is becoming less available. However, as an alternative, within the past couple of years the abundance of excellent podcasts has... Read more »
Evan Ramirez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 14, 2012
With 2,453 parking spaces and six lots around the campus, which include 33 handicapped and 34 motorcycle, why are some students having a hard time finding a place to park? The first weeks of a new semester tend to be the worst when trying to find a space. However, as the semester progresses, it begins... Read more »
Evan Ramirez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 13, 2012
For decades Disney has always been considered a staple in filmmaking. Its influence on animation is unmatched, yet the same can’t always be said for its live action output in recent years. While films like “The Muppets” can relate to many viewers based on recollections of their youth, something... Read more »
Evan Ramirez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 1, 2012
What separates the Oscar-winning film “A Separation” from the also-rans resides in its storytelling. The Iranian film deviates from the standard Hollywood narrative, garnering praise and evoking raw emotions in its viewers, making “A Separation” a fantastic must-watch movie. Directed by Asghar... Read more »
Evan Ramirez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 1, 2012
The responsibility of getting to new classes and memorizing a new schedule are things that students deal with on the first day of school. On top of that, there’s always that constant of having to acquire books. Many factors can affect a student’s decision to buy books from the bookstore over an online... Read more »