Archive for January, 2009
Freedom of Expression? Only if it’s Related to UC Irvine
THE SOCIAList: Most of us weren’t good enough to get into UCLA or UC Berkeley. Most of us had no shot at schools like Stanford University or Yale University. Some of us have boyfriends or girlfriends that attend those schools. Some of us grew up diehard fans of the University of Southern California or UCLA sports. I don’t care. Quit representing them on campus.
My Parents Had a Divorce…
Real Life Confessionals Series: My parents got divorced shortly after Sept.11. It happened, like the coup de grace of a one-two punch. So every time I think back to that October afternoon when they sat my brother and me down in the guest bedroom, I involuntarily think of burning and collapsing buildings. I don’t think I need to explain the symbolism any further. I was in seventh grade, my middle brother in fifth and my youngest in pre-school.
Endangered Species: Not Just a Polar Bear’s Issue
Irvine Planeteers: During a meeting of the UC Irvine Environmental Law Society a few weeks ago, we were having a discussion about getting involved with an environmental cause. While the currently popular subject of polar bears came up, I was surprised that nobody knew about the local species that are in need of our help.
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
‘Spiderman’ Writers Attend Book Signing for Inauguration Edition of the Popular Comic Book
Fresh & Undersized: No Big Deal
BASKETBALL: Freshman Eric Wise’s height has not stopped him from competing with the best.
