Archive for September 2nd, 2008
Summer Festival Report
Warped Tour Round-Up; Outside Lands Recap.
A Bit of Spanish Flair in ‘Barcelona’
There’s a reason why Woody Allen’s latest film’s title is a sole statement of the film’s lead characters and location. For a director who has made his life’s work an explicit form of storytelling, we should expect nothing less. “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” is no exception to this established mode of filmmaking.
The Verve Pleases; No Liftoff for The Game
The Verve — “Forth”
By Resham Parikh
The Verve has made its comeback. With its new album “Forth,” the band has redefined itself and its music. Its groovy, psychedelic tunes have taken an interesting turn toward optimism and love, while its tracks have lengthened. The songs are much more organized, structured and even catchy. After listening to [...]
Ni Hao WHAT?
Stepping off the airplane into another continent, I felt like I was in “Alice in Wonderland.” One of the reasons I wanted to study in England was because I did not want a total culture shock. The fact that everyone spoke English in the United Kingdom was a monumental comfort to me. However, when I walked into Heathrow Airport from LAX, I felt immediately misplaced.
Weed Street
It is no wonder that Amsterdam’s red lights, rich history, canals, festivals and architecture draw in 4.2 million tourists each year.
There is something to be said about the energy that excited my body as I left Shipol Airport and headed into the city center. The airport itself is one of the largest airports in the [...]
Maloof Money Cup
The Maloof Money Cup, a three-day professional skateboarding festival, took place in Costa Mesa this year, with over $450,000 in prize money up for grabs.
Forum Interviews Presidential Candidates
Forum: Saddleback Church hosts first interviews with both candidates, probes personal and politics.
Panel of Scholars Addresses Potential War in Iran
DISCUSSION: Non-profit organization holds community dialogue to spread peace at home and in Iran.
Student’s Death Determined as Suicide
INVESTIGATION: Third-year student found dead in car trunk; police departments confirm motive.
News in Brief
Former UCI Professor’s Alleged Murderer Pleads Not Guilty; Congress Passes Higher Education Act for First Time in 10 Years; Samueli Sentence Postponed
