Archive for February 13th, 2006
Chancellor Preaches Tolerance
After eight months on the job, Chancellor Michael Drake has had his share of ups and downs. Last week, The New University got a chance to sit down with Drake to find out what he has in store for the future of UC Irvine.
EHSP Department To Close
After months of thought and speculation, it was announced, to the initial dismay of graduate students, that a plan to dissolve the Department of Environmental Health, Science and Policy within the School of Social Ecology is being put into action.
Student Regent Encourages Applicants
UC Student Regent Adam Rosenthal and regent-designate Maria Ledesma visited UC Irvine on Feb. 15 to educate students about the student regent position and address individuals interested in applying for the position
Applications for student regent can be
Subversive Artist Mixes Fun and Humor With Political Activism
As an undergraduate, Kristina Sheryl Wong created a Web site as a mock porn site that features words such as ‘demure lotus blossoms,’ ‘geishas’ and ‘oriental sluts,’ to convey the stereotypes against Asian women.
ASU Celebrates Afrikan Music
Black and silver balloons adorned the chairs and the front doors outside of Social Science Plaza on Feb. 9 as indicators of the second annual Afrikan Student Union Music Night.
Top (Last-Minute) Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
Candy, flowers, cards, teddy bears, magazines, socks
There Are More Than 50 Books Better Than Racz’s
The name Justin Racz might not ring a bell to the average person, but those of us who peruse enticing book titles at Urban Outfitters might be familiar with his two other ’50′ books, ’50 Jobs Worse Than Yours’ and ’50 Relatives Worse Than Yours.’ His new
Sebastiani’s
Don’t know of a romantic restaurant that is sure to amaze and impress any valentine? Are you missing the key ingredient to making this Valentine’s Day a truly special one for that special someone in your life?
Soleil’s Career-Changing Advice
It was 3 a.m. and she was still in the lab. The test tubes clicked dissonantly as they passed through her gloved fingers. The repetitive, ceaseless ticking of the clock mimicked her robotic handwork.
The Real Greeks Don’t Speak Latin
On a college campus, the term ‘Greek’ can mean several things. Students at UC Irvine may associate the word with the pretty people with huge wooden letters and matching sweatshirts who seem to like camping and barbequing on Ring Road.
