Archive for February, 2009
It’s Time for a Better “Fuel”
The fight to combat global warming and energy dependence was a key domestic issue ingrained in the American psyche roughly a year ago as President Barack Obama and John McCain journeyed on the campaign trail, preaching the importance of sustainability and decreasing America’s dependence on foreign oil. Just as the environmental political platform began to pick up popularity, the financial crisis and global economic woes blew the steam out of environmental issues, making them mere afterthoughts in comparison to the economy.
Thursday: Anything But ‘Common’
Reviews of Thursday’s “Common Existence” and 4AD’s “Dark Was The Night”
Blackout: UCI Turns Off the Lights
BASKETBALL: Men’s team registers big week by upsetting top-seeded CSUN and Hawaii in Bracketbusters.
Mad Props to the UCI Athletics Marketing Team, and Props to You
THE SWAGGER: Hats off to you Anteater faithful. You played a large role in the UC Irvine men’s basketball team’s 75-53 dismantling of Big West Conference leader Cal State Northridge in front of a national television audience.
Water Polo Wins One, Loses One
WATER POLO: In a tough week at the Anteater Pool, women’s water polo beats Long Beach, loses to Berkeley.
Volleyball is Consuming My Life, And I Love It. Thanks Guys.
THE FRESHNESS: UC Irvine men’s volleyball this season has been a true pleasure. I have written in the past about how much I enjoy these matches I cover for the New University, but last week was truly a joy to watch. These guys, men, specimens, beasts, whatever you prefer to call them, are without a doubt providing me with my most memorable year as a student here at our glorious UCI. This may tread on the line of man-love, but I can’t help it; these dudes are the illest.
‘Eaters Beat Trojans, Miss Waves
VOLLEYBALL: The ‘Eaters put a dagger in the Trojans Wednesday, but lose to No. 3 Pepperdine Friday.
Baseball Back to Winning Ways
BASEBALL: Anteaters handle Hawaii 3-1 in weekend series in Honolulu. Bibona and Larson go off.
Sports Recaps and Previews
SPORTS: Women’s basketball and sailing put together strong showings as baseball takes on Texas A & M.
Blotting Out the CSUN
Over 2,500 students participated in UCI Athletic’s Blackout night in UCI’s upset victory of CSUN on Wednesday.
