Archive for April, 2008
Awkward Surname: The Name Game of Mispronunciation
“Hello, nice to meet you! My name is John Doe, what’s yours?” “It’s nice to meet you!” I respond. “My name is Emma Seemann.” Laughter breaks out. No seriously, that’s my name.
Understanding to Prevent the Jump
By going to school and living in one of the safest and most well-off cities in the country, it is easy to get wrapped up in homework, classes, work, hanging out with friends and the myriad of other activities and responsibilities that college students typically encounter.
Anthill Criterium
Ryon Graf | Staff PhotographerOn Sunday April 6, Anteater Cycling Club hosted the Anthill Criterium. Cycling teams from UCI, UCSD, UCSB, UCLA, USC, Cal Poly SLO, and Stanford were present to represent their schools. The course was located right next to the UCI Medical School and consisted of a half-mile loop.
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Kaba Modern
Ask anyone who watched MTV’s new number-one hit, “Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew” and they will tell you that Kaba Modern deserved to be in the top two; perhaps even win the $100,000 grand prize along with a touring contract.
iTunes U: The Lectures You Need, a Vendor You know
Technology is rapidly catching up to the frenetic (and often apathetic) student lifestyle.
The Black Keys ‘Attack & Release’
It’s a common dream for jam buddies to take their musical efforts from an after-school activity to a point where they can share their music with the entire world.
‘Fatboy’ Makes a Bad Run
“Run Fatboy Run,” David Schwimmer’s directorial debut, is another in a string of schlubby-guy-doesn’t-really-deserve-to-get-the-girl-but-improves-just-enough-to-get-the-girl-anyway comedies (see also: “Knocked Up”).
Barkley Gets a Little ‘Crazy’ in ‘Couple’
It’s hard to pigeonhole Gnarls Barkley into a specific genre. The collaboration between Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse draws from many influences, but their unique blend quickly garnered critical acclaim and various awards.
Artistic Samplings
The University Art Gallery presents “SAMPLINGS: An Undergraduate Select Exhibition.”
Los Campesinos! Tells Youngsters to ‘Hold on’
One might think that Los Campesinos! is a simple, laid-back agrarian bunch judging by the name, but this seven-piece Welsh outfit’s musical style testifies to anything but that.
