Archive for May, 2006
Intelligent Machines
According to Marvin Minsky, intelligent machines will preserve maps of human cognitive processes for all eternity. Minsky, a professor of electrical engineering and computer science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, spoke on the future of inte
Protest Leader Wants Chinese Democracy
Wang Dan, a prisoner for an 11-year term until 1988 for advocating democracy in China, a leader of the student-led 1989 protests in Tiananmen Square and currently a Ph.D. candidate in history at Harvard University, came to UC Irvine on May 25 to speak abo
Profs. Join Academy of Science
Two UC Irvine professors, Barbara Finlayson-Pitts and Anthony James, were recently elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Both are scheduled to be officially inducted next spring.
UCSA and ASUCI Hope to Overcome Student Voter Apathy for State Pr
Statewide primary elections are once again upon us, giving UC Irvine students another chance to turn away from apathy and uninformed voting and toward a proactive stance on student issues.
UCI Hosts High School UN Conference
Hundreds of high school students in professional attire and the sound of banging gavels are just some of the sights and sounds experienced at the UC Irvine Model United Nations Conference and Outreach team’s 14th annual MUN High School Conference on May 2
Living in the Irvine Bubble
Having been a student at UC Irvine and living in Irvine for four years, I’ve definitely had times when I’ve felt like a fish out of water. I’m sure that you have as well, whether it was a difference in class, race, political views or even that the streets
Ethnic Clubs Hinder Immersion
‘Culture Clash’ was the title on the party flier handed out indiscriminately by the Multicultural Community Service Fraternities last week on Ring Road. While some ethnic-based clubs and organizations are making obvious efforts to include the UC Irvine co
Philosophy’s Role in the 21st Century
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘philosophy’? More likely than not, you picture Socrates, Plato or another famous ancient philosopher. Few, if any, people would picture a modern man (or woman) analyzing current issues by asking philosophical que
Some Must-Visit Spots in Orange County
Now that summer is here, it’s finally time to explore Orange County! And no, I don’t mean South Coast Plaza.
The Greeks: Now Open to All Students
I\’m sure your mom would have told you the same thing mine did: ‘You’d be amazed what a few minds can do when they’re put together!’
My year-old fraternity, Beta Theta Pi, took mom\’s advice and integrated the Orange County-wide counterculture of skateb
