Archive for June 23rd, 2008
Notes from a University Bathroom
Recently, I came across an interesting piece of graffiti artwork in a Langson Library bathroom. It read, “Honey, why are you writing on bathroom walls? I didn’t pay $30,000 a year for this! Get back to work! Love, mom. P.S. Call me often. P.P.S. Clean up your room!”
Coldplay Alive on ‘Viva’
When Chris Martin isn’t on a crusade for the betterment of mankind, he plays in a little band called Coldplay. His band makes music that will solve all your problems, or at least repeat them for you with a pretty little backdrop.
‘Metal Gear’ Proves to be Nothing Short of ‘Solid’
The game industry rarely sees gems that can be classified as masterpieces. “Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” is, unquestionably, one of those scarcities.
Lil’ Wayne Provides a Moment of Optimism for the Music Industry
As record sales have been steadily declining since the birth of file-sharing programs around the turn of the millennium, it’s no secret that the music industry is in a dire position. Coming face to face with the reality that older, traditional models catered toward selling a mass number of records aren’t quite working anymore, records label are desperately trying to find new ways to bring in revenue. But this past week has been an anomaly of sorts for the record industry and has given label executives renewed optimism that record buyers still exist.
UCI Baseball Fans and Laker Fans Be proud of Your Teams’ Success!
THE ORACLE: Although both teams were obliterated in their final games, the fact that each had unexpectedly successful seasons cannot go unnoticed.
UCI Finishes 11th in Nation
BASEBALL: UCI finishes 42-18 and made its second consecutive trip the NCAA Super Regionals.
How I Became An Italian Soccer Player While Overseas
THE HYPOTHESIS: When being asked the question “Where are your cleats at?” in Italian, it sounds like this: “Dove la sua scarpini?” What? Now imagine that being yelled at you by a boisterous, middle-aged Roman soccer coach who never fully explained if he had a real job, only mentioning that he had “meetings” to attend.
2008 Baseball Notes
The Anteaters finished with a 42-18 overall record after finishing their season in a super regional against LSU.
Beck & Sigur Rós Tone Down
Reviews: Beck’s “Modern Guilt” and Sigur Rós’ “Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust”
