Denizens of Orange County couldn't escape the barrage of yellow lawn signs that littered the landscape these past few weeks, demanding a yes vote on Proposition 8. Beneath the picture of a happy stick-figure family was the simple tagline, "Protect marriage." It's as if the "Yes on 8" camp wanted voters to envision themselves galloping to the rescue of Maiden Marriage, imprisoned in the castle of the godless sodomites—creatures of no morals, content in ravishing the modern family in between bouts of drug abuse and deviant sex.

Author Thomas Tusser said, "He who goeth a borrowing, goeth a sorrowing." Despite author Tusser's archaic 16th century lingo, he makes a very good point. Those who borrow often face difficulties in terms of paying off their debt, especially when the borrower happens to be in college.

During the presidential campaigns, Iran's nuclear program was one of the most important issues raised. It is widely accepted that Iran's acquisition of a nuclear warhead would be doomsday, but the fear exhibited may be unwarranted. First off, Iran may not possess a nuclear weapons program, but even if it did, it would pose far less danger than it is claimed to be capable of.

It's not Sarah Palin's fault. No matter how much the media and the squishy moderates who propped up John McCain try to blame it on her, this loss falls squarely at the feet of the nominee and every other "compassionate conservative" complicit in muddying the definition of a Republican.

Yes we can. These three words sent surges of fervor and optimism through the spines of millions of Americans last Tuesday night. Despite the excitement and celebration, anxiety lingered in the minds of many, especially the gay population in California.

BASKETBALL: New squad shows off what it can do in a dominating 69-42 exhibition win over Cal Poly Pomona.

VOLLEYBALL: Women's team continues its five-game winning streak by defeating UC Davis and Pacific at home.

THE HYPOTHESIS: A few weeks ago I wrote a column about how sports and politics interact. At the end, I came to the conclusion that if and when they interact, it should only produce positive outcomes. But that is easier said than done.

THE ORACLE: We have three teams making some noise, and one hasn't even played a regular season game yet.

BASKETBALL: Senior Kevin Bland and junior Darren Moore sat down with the New U to talk about the new year.

SOCCER: UCI men's team defeats CSUN 2-1 in dramatic fashion to win first-ever Big West title in school history.

BASKETBALL: The New University gives you the dish on the UCI men's basketball team and what to expect.

UC Irvine hosts the Walk to Cure Diabetes charity event to raise money and awareness for the syndrome on Sunday Nov. 9. Hundreds of supporters from all over Southern California came to campus to show their support.

Chemerinsky Defends Merits of Pro Bono Work; Local Professors Show Support for Professor Bill Ayers