Daily Archives: May 1, 2006

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Claire Trevor Discovers ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’

Far away on the island of Inishmaan (which is an island off the coast of Ireland), lives 'Cripple' Billy Claven. He is the brunt of everyone's jokes, but contrary to what everyone believes, the audience comes to see that there is far more to Cripple Billy

Newport Beach Film Festival

Since April 20, the Newport Beach Film Festival has been in full force in our very own backyard. Over 300 films have been screened for the top prizes, which are set to be announced next week. Here is a wrap up of the more anticipated movies for students a

Alternative to the Mainstream Greeks

They proudly display bold fraternity letters emblazoned on sweaters, jackets and shirts. They have family lines and a big/little revealing night. They have talent shows and dance competitions, bonfires and retreats, an assortment of fellowship activities

Dealing with Confrontation

Ever been upset with someone and not been able to put your finger on what made you feel that way? Ever let your emotions leak into an argument with your roommate, family or boyfriend/girlfriend? If you are like me and have an interest in learning from pro

A Night of Entertainment and Education

Imagine bringing the best parts of a culture together into a single evening. Imagine the food, dancing and cultural trademarks of Africa in a setting that provokes both the modern and ancient forms of African culture. Imagine yourself at African Culture N

Hall Restores Order in the Wild West

The Chicago Tribune called 'Warlock' 'compelling

How Advice Is Like Chocolate and Elton John’s Thoughts on Goats

Advice is a lot like chocolate on holidays: some are sweet, some are bitter, but either way people always insist upon giving some to you. That's why I don't really like advice much—it's so preachy. But sometimes a golden nugget falls in my lap and prove

A Hard Study: Working to Make Ends Meet

Angela Amador doesn't want a pity party; she just wants to pay the rent. 'My mom called me during the summer,' the fourth-year English major recalled one evening after a long shift at Starbucks, where she is a barista. 'She was like, 'I'm sorry to tell yo

Study Abroad While

Imagine climbing the Eiffel Tower, perusing the streets of London or visiting museums in Barcelona

UCI Admissions Increase 10 Percent

The UC system will experience aggressive enrollment growth in fall 2006 if admissions numbers issued by the UC Office of the President are any indication.

Asian Pacific-American Awareness Conference ‘Makes Waves’

The Asian-Pacific Student Association hosted its 21st annual Asian Pacific-American Awareness Conference titled 'Making Waves: Locating Progress and Inciting Change' last Saturday.

Campaign Complaints Heard

Nine days after polls closed for the spring 2006 elections for the Associated Students of UC Irvine, allegations that ASUCI misused student funds to promote three fee initiatives have delayed the release of elections results.

Globalization Critics Disrupt CDF Lecture

Students from campus groups including Students for Peace and Justice protested globalization on April 26 outside Social Science Lecture Hall. They voiced their opposition to the Chancellor's Distinguished Fellows Series speaker, Jagdish Bhagwati, professo

ASUCI Election Results Released

During the spring 2006 Associated Students of UC Irvine elections, a record 6,329 ballots were cast. Although the results of the three student fee initiatives and the at-large representative positions have not been released as a result of pending complain

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