Movies

Bat Boy Musical Prepares to Fly at CSUEB

For two weeks starting March 8, the CSU East Bay theatre department will bring a modern twist to an age old tale of love, sorrow and toleration of differences in society with “Bat Boy: The Musical.” Based on a 1992 Weekly World News article, “Bat Boy Found in West Virginia Cave,” which claimed that a sharp toothed, pointy eared...

Chess Documentary Shows the Importance of After-School Programs

The acclaimed independent documentary “Brooklyn Castle” opens to the Bay Area this Friday, Nov. 16, 2012. The Pioneer attended a sneak preview of the film, which made its debut at the South by Southwest Festival earlier this year, where it won the Audience Award. The special preview was hosted by the Park Day School in Oakland after the filmmakers...

Hayward Residents Enjoy Classic Film Series

“It’s like revisiting history,” said Hayward resident Patricia Serpa. “I was 12 in 1964, and I remember watching this movie with my parents. Now, it’s like visiting that memory, but only better because I get to do it with my grandchildren.” At Hayward’s Century Theatre, families like the Serpa’s, stand in line to get their tickets, anxious to see...

Banda bilingúe local de rock alternativo apunta en alto

Con gran entusiasmo The Cires cuentan su historia de dedicación, unidad y logros que los ha llevado hasta donde están ahora. Los hermanos Soto comenzaron a tocar la guitarra en el año 1999 gracias a que su papa les enseñó lo básico. Una de las cosas por la cual esta banda es única es porque sus integrantes son hermanos...

December Packs a Number of Big Screen Flicks 

December is finally here and with that comes cold, rainy weather, winter vacation, free time and the start of the holiday movie season. What better way to spend time than to grab a bucket of popcorn, a box of Whoppers and enjoy a good movie with your family and friends. This year, December is loaded with movies. This list...

“Rum Diary” is No “Fear and Loathing”

“The Rum Diary,” playing in theaters this week, is entertaining enough for movie goers but falls short of fans’ expectations of accurately or satisfactorily representing the Hunter Thompson novel on which it is based. Directed by Bruce Robinson and starring Johnny Depp, Aaron Eckhart and Amber Heard, the movie’s major redeeming quality is Depp’s acting. Depp plays journalist Paul...

“In Time” Shoots High but Hits Low 

With numerous action-packed and intense trailers, “In Time” seemed to have the caliber of “Minority Report” or “I, Robot,” but unexpectedly left its viewers wanting more. “In Time” opened in theaters Friday Oct. 29 and pulled in $13.1 million its first weekend. Set in a futuristic setting, this movie focuses on a society where time is the currency; it is...

“The Woman”: Disturbs and Satisfies

“The Woman” is a horror film with family drama spread thickly over from a deep recess of morbidity. It’s a disconcerting film about male domination, misogyny and feminism. It’s obviously not a family movie, but like many great dramas its perplexities and issues are derived from family. Chris Cleek (Sean Bridgers) is a prosperous lawyer who flirts with his secretary, has oil contracts and governs his family with militancy. He commands respect and loyalty and as long as his...

“The Thing” Reels Viewers In, Then Lets Them Down! 

The plot first “wowed” horror fanatics 59 years ago, followed by a spine-chilling remake 29 years later. Now “The Thing” is back, but this time around it’s leaving viewers bored, agitated and confused. “The Thing” hit the big screen last Friday and barely pulled in $8.5 million over its opening weekend. This movie is supposed to serve as a prequel to John Carpenter’s 1982 version of “The Thing” and although the film is equipped with a decent cast, it...

“Footloose” Remake Cuts Loose This Weekend

“Footloose” was released on Oct. 14 in theaters everywhere, bringing in over $16 million in its first weekend despite not being heavily publicized. Based on the 1984 film of the same name, “Footloose” tells the story of an inner-city boy named Ren (Kenny Wormald) who moves in with his relatives in the town of Bomont where dancing and loud...






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Warren Hall Demolition Allows Rare Opportunity to Map Hayward Fault

The USGS will measure the velocity of the waves released by the demolition to better understand th impact of future earthquakes.
In a landmark study of the Hayward Fault, the United States Geological Survey plans to record seismic waves released by the demolition of Warren Hall in mid-August to study...

Aramark Workers Gain Campus Support

As Aramark workers on the CSU East Bay campus continue their struggle to become unionized, other groups located on campus are finding ways to band together and support the cause. CSUEB’s Associated Students Inc. drafted their resolution in support of the student workers of Aramark last week, but due to lack of research and insight on the matter, the resolution has been postponed until further findings can be made. “We’re really going to make sure we do our part to make sure students get a

San Leandro Looks to Restore Creek

Local activist groups seek to raise creek levels and reintroduce natural wildlife.
Two things became clear Monday night as Councilmember Michael Gregory furnished the stage for speakers to present their plans to the council: the city wants to do something with...

Concerns About Meiklejohn’s Broken Elevator

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George Jenkins, a custodian at CSU East Bay for the past five years came to work at the crack of dawn, not aware of what would come next. Jenkins,...

Oakland Plans to Improve Bicyclist Safety

A cyclist rides his bike around Oakland’s Lake Merrit.
Oakland ranks the 13th safest city to ride a bicycle, according to the Alliance for Walking and Biking. The city is working to make the streets of Oakland pedestrian-friendly....

Price of A College Education Takes a Financial Toll

Student debt in the United States has tripled between 2004 and 2012 reaching an alarming 1.1 trillion dollars; and on July 1st student loan rates are expected to double. According to the New York Federal Reserve Bank, student loans have exceeded other consumer debts, surpassing auto loans and credit cards to become the second largest source of debt in the nation. “There’s too much student debt, it’s a real burden on people’s future, lives and career choices so we need to try and make major

Earthquake Preparedness at CSUEB

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The ground is shaking; classmates look at each other. A second jolt is rumbling, shaking hard.  Loose items, like projectiles, fly off the desktops. The instructor calls: drop, cover...

Former President Norma Rees Remembered at CSU East Bay

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Norma Rees, former president of CSU East Bay from 1990 to 2006, died in her Hayward home last week leaving behind a legacy of new curriculums, new campus buildings...

CSU East Bay Professor is a Role Model for Women Referees

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CSU East Bay Kinesiology professor, Leticia Malavasi, uses her passion for health and fitness to serve as a role model female soccer referee and to personally train clients to...

Argenal Works to Prepare Men’s Basketball Team

Gus Argenal takes on men’s head basketball coaching position.
CSU East Bay’s recently hired head men’s basketball coach, Gus Argenal, hopes to create a culture of quality student athletes next season, who both excel academically and on the...

August Date Likely for Warren Hall Demolition

The only remnants of Warren Hall’s main floor is the elevator and campus vault.
The iconic 13-story building staring down at thousands of East Bay residents is going out with a bang. Warren Hall, located on CSU East Bay’s Hayward campus, is set...

Coaching Corps Brings Boys and Girls Club to CSUEB

The children enjoyed playing football with the student volunteers.
On Friday, a group of first through fifth graders from the Boys and Girls Club of Hesperian Elementary were provided an opportunity to come to CSU East Bay to...