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Culture of Pop

Get Outta Here: Things Portrayed Unrealistically in Movies and TV

Going to the movies or turning on the television can be an escape. But how far away from reality are viewers generally willing to go? It has been my experience, based solely on the phenomenon...

Culture of Hoops

Oakland A's Season in Review: The Downward Spiral

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . From looking like the World Series favorites to playing like the worst team in baseball, the Oakland A's season can be summarized in one word - unpredictable. The highs...

Culture of Hoops

The Weight on Jon Lester's Left Arm

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The fate of the Oakland A's season might be determined by Jon Lester's left arm. Despite criticism regarding the trade that put him in an A's uniform and took...