Author Archives: Brian McMullen

They say you are what you eat. But when you eat what’s on your feet, how does that speak about your chic? Shoes don’t change all that much. Sure, sometimes Nike or Adidas will fill the sole up with air or put a spring in the heel, but for the most part, we see the same designs over and over.

Artist and UC Berkeley professor Squeak Carnwath’s brain is on display at Cuesta College. Well, not exactly, but as much as she could fit on nine huge canvases is. The exhibit showcases newer paintings and prints from the highly awarded Oakland-based painter whose career began in 1971.

Huh-ha-huh-ha-ha-ha! Well, I’m the master of this trend-crackin’ game. You can call me The King, but Brian’s my name. I’m so damn fresh and I’m always on track. Now listen up close ’cause the ’80s are back. This is the column I’ve wanted to write since I began this whole TRENDASAURUS business in the fall.

“If gender is something that’s given by God, and you believe that God has given it to you, what do you do when you feel like God’s made a mistake?”

“The Believers,” a documentary that will be shown on campus tonight, attempts to answer this question and others, religious studies professor Stephen Lloyd-Moffett said.

Saturday night’s Just Jazz concert, featuring well-known songs from famous artists, including Dizzy Gillespie and Tower of Power, was packed with energy and precision.

The University Jazz Band No. 2 and the Friday Jazz Combo, the first two groups to perform, were sharp.

In 16 months he wrote it down, transferred it to his computer, added a bit, and finished it. Three months later he had a published copy of “His Failed Mistakes” and gained the title of youngest published black author in Los Angeles. In 10 months, he plans for his second book to be in stores.

You may think you got the phrase that pays, but check again homie cuz your ways are played. One of the fastest and constantly changing trends is saying catchy, hot things. We spout funny lines from popular movies until they’re released on DVD. We drop lyrics from our favorite pop songs until they’re off the radio.