“The Muppets:” Still a great laugh

In “The Muppets,” three hopefuls from Kansas come to Los Angeles with a plan. Gary (Jason Segal) and his long term girlfriend, Mary (Amy Adams) are planning their 10 year anniversary dinner and have chosen downtown L.A. as a backdrop. The couple decides that they should bring Gary’s brother Walter, (voiced by Peter Linz) who is a Muppet and is a fan of The Muppet Show which has a studio in Hollywood.

LSU versus who?

When LSU defeated Alabama 9-6 in overtime on Nov. 5, it seemed all but certain that Alabama was knocked out of the national championship picture. However, losses from Oklahoma State, Oregon, Oklahoma, Stanford and Boise State have made Alabama the frontrunner to face LSU in the national championship.

David Beckham’s assistance to the MLS

It was just five years ago when soccer icon David Beckham made the trip across the pond from England and joined the Los Angeles Galaxy. On Nov. 20, Beckham won his first MLS Cup with the Galaxy, and with his contract expiring in December, that might have been his last meaningful match in the MLS.

Trent Richardson should get the Heisman trophy

Between breaking the ankles of Senquez Golson and stiff-arming Neico Thorpe to another planet, Trent Richardson undoubtedly deserves to lift the Heisman Trophy on Dec. 10. The Alabama running back has been a dominant force in the toughest conference in the nation, and that’s why he should win this prestigious award. It’s one thing to […]

Diary of… a student living in chronic pain

Renee Glick is a third-year doctoral student at the Center for Psychological Studies. She enjoys reading, spending time with friends and learning about nature and animals. Her interests include pain advocacy, research, health psychology and suicide prevention. Her favorite quote is “I think therefore I am,” by Rene Descartes, and her philosophy on life stems from a quote by the Dalai Lama: “Happiness is not something readymade — it comes from our own actions.”

Faculty Spotlight: Neil Katz

“I try to embody the principles and techniques of both nonviolence and constructive conflict resolution in my personal relationships as well as my business relationships. The material we teach in conflict resolution and negotiations can be used many times every day of one’s life,” Katz said.