Archive for October, 2007
The Rush to Stereotypes in an Academic Environment
It’s 9:35 a.m., and I am screwed. I hurl the covers off my bed, roll into whatever clothes are closest to me, grab the bag I hope has my notebook in it and groggily jog to the shuttle
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Kick-off to L.A. Fashion Week
CORRECTION: Emily Luiz’s Oct. 15 article “Kick-off to L.A. Fashion Week” incorrectly identified Sarah Shewey as a model and executive producer–the correct name is Hillary Coe. Also, Peter Gurnz is th
Fuck Anyone Offended By The Word ‘Fuck’
At a time when the approval ratings of President George W. Bush are at an all-time low due to a hugely unpopular and catastrophically mismanaged war in Iraq, among other things, one might think that college students expressing a general insult toward him isn’t exactly newsworthy or controversial. But there was, in fact, a great [...]
With Gillespie at the Helm, Order is Finally Restored
SPORTS: Former NCAA-championship baseball coach, at 67, will now head the UCI baseball team.
RIAA Is A Dinosaur in the Digital Age
On Thursday, Oct. 4, the jury in Capitol Records v. Jammie Thomas delivered a guilty verdict, and the civil suit against Thomas, a single mother in Minnesota, became the first legal victory for the Recording Industry Association of America against an accused file sharer. The jury found Thomas liable for willful copyright infringement when she [...]
Sports In Brief
Men’s Soccer Defeats Cal State Fullerton 2-1 in Overtime
Fullerton, Calif.
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One Million Ways, One Purpose: The Power of Generosity
Having worked as a camp counselor for two summers with 20 kids under the age of five, I have constantly been inspired by children (that is, when I was not ready to poke my eyes out from the screaming, kicking and crying that occurred everyday). Honestly though, while adults like to think we’re the smart [...]
Emerging Artist: Crist
Chilean artist Crist
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Tough Week for Women’s Soccer
SOCCER: Anteaters suffer losses to San Jose State and Cal Poly San Luips Obispo; drop to 6-5-1 (0-1).
The Invisible Musician: A Test of American Indifference
More than 1,070 people walked by with barely an acknowledgment of the violinist’s musical presence as they busily traveled to work. The violinist appeared to be a regular street performer, but he was actually a commanding performer who often earns $1,000 a minute. However, the humiliating experience of people hastily passing by his heartfelt performance [...]
