Yearly Archives: 2008

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Rock Music from Across the Pond

Reviews: Snow Patrol's "A Hundred Million Suns"; Bloc Party's "Intimacy."

Playstation 3 Goes ‘Big’

After countless beta teases and an aggravating world-wide delay, Media Molecule's "LittleBigPlanet" is finally accessible for all gamers who own a Playstation 3, and it has been well worth the wait. This game is beyond phenomenal; it has so greatly exceeded expectations since its release last week that a sequel is already in the works.

Heartwarming ‘Porno’ for Smith

You wouldn't think a film with a title as blunt as "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" would be this season's mushiest movie, but there is an undeniable charm sprinkled throughout Kevin Smith's latest post-Jersey flick, somewhere between the anal sex and bubbles blown from below the belt.

Titus Andronicus

On Halloween, the UC Irvine Drama Department showed how it celebrates the holiday. There was no candy or "monster mash" to be found, but blood was definitely present in the department's Oct. 31 production of "Titus Andronicus."

Spin the Wheel, Spread Awareness

Representatives of Komen-on-the-Go spread breast cancer awareness as the last days of October come to an end. Here, a student spins a wheel, and if she answers a question about breast cancer correctly, she will receive a prize.

Drop Your Books and Take a Hike! Nature Within Walking Distance

Irvine Planeteers: As midterms arrive, it's always a good idea to take a break from studying and go for a relaxing walk outdoors. However, when you're in the middle of studying, it can be hard to go somewhere that you have to drive to get to. So here are a few options within walking or biking distance for your enjoyment.

Overheard @ UCI

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Middle East Metal Makes its Mark

The Middle East is as complex and nuanced a world as any country, and UC Irvine professor Mark Levine would like to tell you why by looking at music in his new book "Heavy Metal Islam," which is currently available at the UCI bookstore.

From America to Africa: The World is Finally Ready for Change

Anteaters abroad: South Africa (Part 4)

Holy Medieval Times, Batman!

SWORD club holds a tournament in Aldrich Park for All Hallows' Eve complete with costumed fighters.

Scientists Developing Mental Communication

RESEARCH: Scientists funded by Department of Defense seek to create apparatus to send mental messages.

News In Brief

UCI Loses Top Climate Expert to Germany; Drill Will Simulate a 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake; Engineering Professor Creates Anti-Roll Chips; Studies Find Olive Oil May Reduce Appetite; UCI Students Receive XIV Dalai Lama Endowment; Bill Gates Funds Study of Poverty in Africa.

Olive Tree Initiates Share Experiences Abroad

PRESENTATION: Students regale peers with tales of their experiences in Israel and Palestine.

Image of the Invisible

CEREMONY: Human security group at UCI commends documentary by UC and USC graduates.

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