Today, the VSA holds their second poker tournament of the semester. Why this thing isn't getting shut down is beyond me. It's gambling! No, it's not. It's simply a tournament with an entry fee. In any case, it's at least for a cause, which is the VSA Culture Show occurring on CAL Day, April 17th at 5pm in Zellerbach. Interested parties should buy tickets early since they'll cost $12 at the door instead of the $8 for students who buy early.

Also coming to campus is Mitch Hedberg, easily one of the funniest stand-ups out there. His work takes time to get used to, both in the first time listening to him and even within a performance, but he wears on you and you can't help but laugh. Tuesday night at 8 in Wheeler. $10 for kids with a Cal ID, $15 for those without.

On Sunday, one sports season ends and another begins. Those keeping track to the left will see the Sharks as an improbable second-place finisher in the West. This after a second-to-last finish last year. Their season ends tomorrow against Los Angeles before the playoffs begin on Wednesday against an unknown opponent. Tomorrow night, the Orioles begin their quest for a World Series championship against the cursed Red Sox. The Orioles have gone a long way to improve their offense with the addition of Miguel Tejada, Javy Lopez and Rafael Palmeiro, but their crappy pitching staff (Ponson, and who else??) will lead to another disappointing season. Of course, I ask them to prove me wrong.

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