Monthly Archives: April, 2006

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Life Is Tough for Day Laborers in Laguna

Ganahl Lumber sits off Highway 133 in Laguna Canyon, about 10 miles southeast of UC Irvine.

Students Mad at Grad. Changes

After 20 years of a traditional one-day 12-hour graduation split between the Bren Events Center and Aldrich Park, UC Irvine commencement ceremonies will now take place exclusively in the Bren over three days and require tickets.

Drake Honored at Inauguration

Although he has served as UC Irvine's chancellor for nine months, Michael Drake was officially inaugurated as UCI's fifth chancellor on Friday at the Bren Events Center.

Women’s Tennis Gouged By Gauchos

The young talent of the UC Irvine Women's Tennis team is going to ensure success for many years down the road.

Track and Field Can’t Capture Cup

'Everybody is really psyched up right now,' said sophomore Sky Johnston, a UC Irvine middle-distance runner and my temporary ambassador to the world of UCI Track and Field during the Big West Challenge Cup on Friday at the Anteater Stadium.

My Problem with Bandwagoning: Just Get on From the Start!

Nearly 10 years ago the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim made their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their defeat of the Phoenix Coyotes undoubtedly renewed Southern California's faith in the NHL.

UCI Aces UCR, Cruises to 5-2 Win

After three hours of play on Saturday, April 8, the UC Irvine Men's Tennis team found themselves standing side by side with their opponents, the Highlanders of UC Riverside, watching the last members of their teams in a tiebreaking duel that would end the

Freshman Foils Fullerton

When UC Irvine's baseball team took the field against No. 1-ranked Cal State Fullerton, the outcome seemed foretold. The game the night before certainly had been, as Fullerton did the expected by dominating UCI in a 7-0 win. In fact, on paper, the Fullert

Recruiting: Tedious for Both Coaches and Athletes

ESPN glorifies the college recruiting process. During key recruiting seasons its Web site, ESPN.com, features rankings of the top high school prospects in football and basketball.

Men’s Tennis Shutout By UAB

As the rain swept in early Friday morning, it didn't look as though the UC Irvine Men's Tennis team (8-8, 1-1) would be doing much of anything besides trying to stay dry. The 27th annual Anteater Classic began the day before with a 5-2 win against the Uni

Women Overcome Close Start, Win 9-6 Over ASU

After a late start due to the referee being stuck in traffic for half an hour, the women's water polo teams of UC Irvine and Arizona State University faced off at the Anteater Aquatics Complex last Saturday. The Anteaters, ranked 11th in the Mountain Paci

Why Less is More These Days in Postseason Tournaments

If you've been following the college basketball tournament at all these last few weeks (and I know a lot of you have, judging by the size of UC Irvine's Facebook pool alone) you've been treated to a competitive and upset-laden tournament that's busted you

No. 1 Volleyball Wins 17th Straight

Apparently the top-ranked UC Irvine Men's Volleyball team is oblivious to the pressure that comes with being the target of the rest of the nation. Taking the best shot No. 6 Long Beach State had to offer, UCI recovered from suspect passing and blocking i

Death Penalty Reevaluated

With all the political and economic issues going on around us these days, it can be very easy to miss the truly newsworthy stories that foreshadow important changes in what society considers humane and acceptable.

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