Archive for September 29th, 2008
Womens Golf On the Quest For Fifth Title
GOLF: Women’s golf graduates two stars, but return with a solid squad and look to win Big West title again.
A Few Words With The Jakes
Every once in a while, there is a new band that makes you stop for a moment and listen intently. That new band is Irvine’s very own The Jakes, a band that brings together classic pop with the urgency of the Strokes to create a unique, accessible blend of soothing, yet rocking and groovy music with up-tempo beats and rhythms.
ASUCI Strikes a Chord
ASUCI refused to falter in its entrance to the new school year by inviting local darlings The Jakes and Newport Beach’s own Saosin for a free show in the seldom-used Aldrich Park. Oh, yeah. William Tell was there, too.
Muddled, but Touching ‘Miracle’
Disturbing images of children, men and women being brutally shot made many of those in the audience cringe. Shameful situations of blatant racism had viewers shifting in their seats. As blood flowed down the river, blank stares from dead faces left haunting images in everyone’s mind. However, each marking of blood, nudity, hurtful slurs and passionate tears make “Miracle at St. Anna” a fascinating and memorable experience that moviegoers will appreciate.
128-Bit Bites 8-Bit’s Dust
Capcom’s modern classic, “Mega Man 9,” warps players straight back to the glory days of the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). Working within the framework of the 1989 “Mega Man 2″ engine, glitches and all, the developers have crafted a 2-D action platform experience unrivaled in the 20 years since the 8-bit era.
TV on the Radio Progresses on ‘Science’
TV on the Radio is the kind of band that continually embraces a very experimental nature. Each track is a cohesive exploration of sound and harmony, a sign that the band continues to seamlessly transcend genres and styles.
