Archive for October 29th, 2007
The Knott’s Scary Farm Experience
Last year, I walked out of Knott’s Scary Farm gripping my best friend’s arm with my eyes filled with fear. I never wanted to visit that place again. Four evenings ago, this stubborn disposition succumbed to the pressure of my roommates and I agonizingly agreed, at the risk of a heart attack.
Surprisingly (you can perhaps [...]
SHOCKTOBERFEST
The number of musical performers increased, more dance groups performed and more people came at this year’s Shocktoberfest. The intersection of Pereira and West Peltason was closed for the main stage with performances by Jupiter Rising, Pigeon John and Lupe Fiasco. Students, professors and children roamed the new Student Center in costumes that ranged from [...]
Ghost Stories Grow Up
I am not brave. I don’t find entertainment in being scared and there is nothing that even mildly turns me on about being in a state of anguish. When it comes to wondering about my safety, there is no possibly favorable outcome, at least for me. Furthermore, nothing amuses me about danger; no adrenaline rush [...]
Fire Sets Back Anteater Sports, but Sets Back Much More
This week was going to be an excellent opportunity for teams to continue building their momentum and solidifying their foundation for the end of the conference stretch.
This past week was one of the most unfortunate in UC Irvine sports.
The men’s water polo team was coming off two clutch victories against rivals Long Beach State and [...]
Shipwreck Keeps Fear ‘Afloat’ in LBC
What is it about the number 13 that is just so taboo? No pun intended, but there is something odd about this number that sends chills down your spine. If 13 black cats cross your path on Friday the 13th, then you know you’re screwed. Even turning 13 means going into the awkward years of [...]
News in Brief
UC Irvine Members Participate in a ‘Thriller’ Effort
UC Irvine alumnus Tom Nguyen and student Jeremy Heckman spearheaded the Irvine division of an international effort to set the Guinness World Record for the largest dance to Michael Jackson’s 1982 pop smash, ‘Thriller.’ ‘Thrill the World’ was created by Ines Markeljevic, a Toronto, Canada native, who earned [...]
