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Papa Doug Manchester changes name to Big Poppa D, announces formation of hip-hop record label UTSounDs
Septuagenarian rapper/producer hosts dope jam with fly honeys to kick off new career
Some media outlets reported Big Poppa D's coming-out party as a birthday jam for old Papa Doug, but here's the ...
LGBTQIA-Z?
SDSU's Lavender Graduation excludes student involved in long-term relationship with his dog.
"Maybe after the Supreme Court upholds gay marriage, we'll have the courage to stamp out zoophobia." http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/13/45427/ Rex San Diego ...
Filner on Fletcher: "There's no such thing as independent."
Mayor on former opponent: "I'm proud that he finally found the courage to come out as a Democrat."
A year ago, former congressman Nathan Fletcher left the Republican party and declared himself an Indepdenent. "I'm leaving an environment ...
As I Lay Dying bandmates react to news of lead singer's arrest
"Looking back, all the signs were there."
Local metal band As I Lay Dying was dealt a blow yesterday when lead singer (and self-professed Christian) Tim Lambesis ...
Scripps Ranch students sell Dirty Dancing 2 to Annapurna Pictures based on twerking video
EXCLUSIVE! Concept posters leaked to SD on the QT!
Annapurna pictures, which distributed the teensploitation hit Spring Breakers earlier this year, has announced plans to produce and distribute Dirty ...
SDSU sororities get in on the offensive party-wear action
First, there was UCSD's infamous Compton Cookout. Next came Cal State San Marcos's Cholas Chowdown, in which members of the ...
San Diego Police debut low rider to strengthen community relations
"We want drug-dealing gangbangers to feel more at home in the back seat."
"Right now," said San Diego Po-Po Super-Chief William "Hands Down" Lansdowne at the cruiser's inaugural pump-n-bump, "there is a stigma ...
Mitt Romney signs on as San Diego-Tijuana Olympics consultant
Former Presidential Candidate and savior of the '02 Winter Olympics agrees to help - but several hurdles remain
When people think of Mitt Romney, they think of his failed attempt to unseat President Barack Obama in the 2012 ...
Our Lady of Peace changes name to Our Lady of Whoopass
Following titanic struggle with neighbors over new construction, administration admits, "There will be peace in heaven, but down here in Normal Heights, it's war - and we intend to win."
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/29/44570/ OLW's new mascot, the "Queen of Clubs"
Chargers clarify invitation to LaDainian Tomlinson
Team denies inviting former running back to return for 2013 season
Longtime San Diego Chargers star running back LaDainian Tomlinson recently told Yahoo! Sports that the team had invited him back ...
2013 Chargers draft report
"What's that? April is too early to be talking about football? What are you gonna do - watch the Padres?"
PICK #1: D.J. Fluker, offensive tackle out of Alabama! http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/29/44565/ "As a committed Catholic," says Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, "I ...
Liquor giant Diageo donates $1 billion to local biotech Orgonovo
Gift follows company's announcement of successfully printed liver cells
Diageo spokesman: "I'm sure this doesn't require any kind of explanation. And it should be noted that we're not asking ...
Mitsubishi on San Onofre generator flaw: "We didn't get the memo."
Steam generator manufacturer pleads justifiable ignorance regarding warning in obscure trade publication.
Today, U-T San Diego broke a story about a 2005 article that warned about the very design problem that lead ...
Garfinkel keeps talking
Padres CEO runs afoul of yet another social group following comments on Zack Greinke
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/19/44097/ Tom Garfinkel, President and Chief Executive Officer of the San Diego Padres, has apparently offended some folks who are ...
City Council sets medical marijuana hearing for 4:20 p.m.
Marijuana advocates: "This is nothing more than a smokescreen to avoid vigorous debate, and it stinks like schwag."
City Council source: "They were hoping to hold the meeting on 4/20, but it turns out, that's a Saturday this ...
After sweeping Dodgers, Padres hire local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master as combat consultant
"Apparently, beating them helps us beat them."
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/18/44037/ Quentin kept his center of gravity low, but allowed himself to get off-balance. "Remember how [San Francisco 49ers receiving ...
Point Loma High School film studio shut down during investigation into porn shoot
"When we gave kids access to top-of-the-line film production equipment, Point Loma Lesbian High School wasn't what we had in mind."
Student director: "What did they think we were going to produce? Citizen Kane, Jr.? http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/17/43992/ Just a few short months ...
Mayor Filner comments on public records lawsuit
"What part of 'Donna Frye doesn't work here any more' don't you people understand?"
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/17/43984/ Filner then spat on the ground and bared his teeth before declaring, "I AM THE MAYOR. YOU DO NOT ...
Point Loma High School film studio equips students for Hollywood careers
Of course it does. Why are you looking at me like that?
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/17/43982/ The sort of thing we can expect to see around Point Loma High School in the near future "I ...
