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Laura Hanes/The Falcon
Molecular biologist John Medina reads from his book, “Brain Rules,” Thursday in the library reading room.
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12 rules for better brain health
Molecular biologist John Medina has had a lifelong interest in
how the brain organizes information, and after fathering two boys,
he has developed an interest in the way people teach children and
the way children might work to become better students, teachers,
parents or business leaders.
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Animated environment
Vivid goldenrods cascade over a mountain, washing the landscape
and signifying daybreak. The serene scene is shattered with the
juxtaposition of a thriving metropolis, bustling with tremendous
noise. Industrial steel shoots from the city, strangling the
peaceful mountain, engaging in the epic ba...
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Scattershot storytelling
It was a dark and stormy night...in Los Angeles? "Redbelt," the
new film from David Mamet ("The Spanish Prisoner," "State and
Main"), begins with this somewhat dubious opening. It’s a film
about honor, pride, and cage fighting in the darkened world of the
Los Angeles fighting circuit, a world ri...
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Chiwetel Ejiofor never typecast
Unassuming, with an easy smile and a ready laugh, Chiwetel
Ejiofor is not a Hollywood superstar, though his talent may someday
bring him such well-deserved celebrity. His career has been one
that spans genres and character types, sometimes playing a tough
guy, other times the romantic lead, and ...
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The Lounge: Scott P. Johnson
SPU is home to a budding community of exceptional musicians.
Junior Scott P. Johnson is one of them.Known as "Scosh" among friends, this music composition major
plays an amalgamation of folk, jazz, and rock. His influences
include Paul Simon, Chris Thile, Wilco, ...
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Dempsey, Monaghan have it ‘Made’
There should be a checklist for successful chick-flicks. Hunky
lead? Check. Best friend/secret love-interest? Check. Ridiculous
story line that would never happen to a normal person? Check,
check, and check. "Made of Honor" not only employs every "check" on
the list, making it a traditional, swo...
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SPU style: TOMS shoes
As the weather heats up, SPU students are trading in their rain
boots and wool socks for cooler footwear. In addition to all of the
sandals, sneakers, and bare feet seen this spring, there is a new
brand of shoe being worn that brings both fashion and philanthropy
to SPU.
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Box office sucess of the week
Based on the box office numbers that "Iron Man" brought in this
weekend ($104.2 million domestic, the second best ever for a
non-sequel), it appears that people love Robert Downey Jr. and
still can’t get enough of films based on Marvel Comics superheroes.
Listening to the sound of the register r...
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Women's Soccer - Aug. 27
Humboldt State
Win: 4-1
Press Release
Volleyball - Aug. 25
at Coyote Classic - San Bernardino, Ca. vs.Fort Lewis
Win: 3-1
Press Release
Men's Soccer - Aug. 25
at Cal State Stanislaus - Turlock, Ca
Loss: 0-0
Press Release
Volleyball - Aug. 24
at Coyote Classic - San Bernardino, Ca. vs. UC San Diego
Win: 3-2
Press Release
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