It's what you don't know. The New York Times published an article claiming that a "handful of studies" found evidence that university professors' political leanings have no effect on students' political orientation. However, the article leaves out as much information as the professors they discuss omit from their syllabi.

Profanity takes center stage as the United States Supreme Court reviews a case regarding the use of four-letter obscenities on broadcast television. Specifically, the court is considering whether the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) crossed the line when it began issuing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of fines for any on-air use of the words "fuck" and "shit." This will be the first time in 30 years that a decision will be made regarding regulations over television content.

It would be difficult to pinpoint the exact number of extraordinary renditions conducted by the United States because many people who have disappeared are never heard of again. Those individuals who reappear provide us with valuable insight into the real tactics involved in the "War on Terror."

With President-elect Barack Obama having won by a convincing margin of 201 electoral votes and no recount in sight, it is finally time for the change that Obama has been preaching on the campaign trail since February 2007. However, he has his work cut out for him, as his unabashed idealism will now be thoroughly put to the test, especially as the United States and the rest of the world inches toward a depression. He has set the bar high for himself, as both Democrats and Republicans expect him to live up to the hype and high expectations by promoting political, social and economic progression through bipartisan unity.

VOLLEYBALL: UCI splits the week's games, but completes the Saturday sweep of UCSB teams by UCI teams.

BASKETBALL: Men's team falls to 18th ranked USC 78-55 at the Galen Center, but ultimately impresses.

THE HYPOTHESIS: The other day I had a conversation with a friend of mine on Ring Road that led me to ask, "Hey, are you going to head to the soccer game on Saturday? It's the conference championship." He replied with a shrug and a lackluster, "No. This is my fourth year living off-campus and I have yet to get into Irvine sports. So why start now, you know?"

THE ORACLE: The University of Southern California Trojans took care of the Anteaters on Saturday, but the Anteaters will get another shot at a traditionally powerhouse program and play the Oregon Ducks on Friday at the Bren Events Center.

SOCCER: Men's team continues to dominate by defeating UCSB 4-2 in the inaugural Big West Tournament final.

SOCCER: UCI senior Matt Murphy is Mr. UCI when it comes to soccer. Here is his triumphant story.

Reviews of The Cure's "4:13 Dream" and Deerhunter's "Microcastle".

Acrobatics Everyday sponsored an election day concert on Nov. 4 at the Phoenix Food Court, featuring performances by Parts and Labor, Gowns, White Fang and Thanksgiving.

Chino is a best friend, singer, dancer, comedian and loyal member of Puerto Rican gang the Sharks in UC Irvine's production of "West Side Story." He is also a fourth-year undergraduate student double- majoring in multicultural studies and drama.

Using the word "heavy" would be putting it mildly when it comes to describing the Floridian metalcore quintet Underoath, who will be taking UC Irvine by storm at the Bren Events Center this Saturday. With its recently released sixth album, "Lost in the Sound of Separation," Underoath continues to show its hard-hitting aggression and penchant for crafting blistering soundscapes, with an onslaught of apocalyptic guitars and drums set to vocalist Spencer Chamberlain's hair-raising screams and Christian-themed lyrics.