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[slideshow] Rudy Leyva/ Staff writer “Mankind’s true moral test, its fundamental test (which lies deeply buried from view), consists of its attitude towards those who are at its mercy: animals. And in this respect mankind has suffered a fundamental debacle, a debacle so fundamental that all others stem from it.” – Milan Kundera (Czech writer)
For many outside of the political mainstream, election season can often be somewhat of a drag. From the sudden influx of political association that seems only to emerge from usually unconcerned peers during this time of the season, to the timeless primetime classics that are the presidential debates. Nothing affirms one’s dissatisfaction with the current form of political commercialism and spectacle than the celebration of the nation’s semi-democratic process that serves as what the presidential debate has become.
Omar F. Perez / Chief illustrator Capcom – a video game company well known for the popular franchises “Street Fighter,” “Resident Evil,” and “Mega Man” – has been in the gaming world spotlight since 2011 due to the cancellations of “Mega Man Universe” and the hotly anticipated “Mega Man Legends 3.” As 25th anniversary celebrations for “Street Fighter” and “Mega Man” begin, there come some great opportunities for the giant to redeem itself. Unfortunately, tensions rose when Capcom representatives, instead of hyping the Mega Man 25th Anniversary, said, “Keep your expectations in check . . . Hope they do have…
Jonathan Garcia / Staff writer “Looper” is an action, sci-fi thriller that stars Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt, and Jeff Daniels. The movie is written and directed by Rian Johnson, and has been getting great reviews from critics. It currently holds a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and has been named one of the best films of the year. Unfortunately, it is to be brought to everyone’s attention that this movie, although boasting a fresh storyline and great acting, does not live up to the hype.
Dolores Saucida / Staff writer When looking around campus, I see an older generation boldly taking on the task of education again. I find myself very proud of the younger college students who have embraced the older generation attempting to invent a new self. When you reach a certain age you feel that you have done what you can and you are where you are, then reality strikes: you have become obsolete. Then opportunity strikes with a chance to go back to school and learn new and innovative ideas in hopes that you and others from an older generation may…