Archive for March, 2009
Budgeting for Failure: CA’s Economic Woes
It would not be unwarranted for Californians to conclude that their state is currently like a sinking ship that is mired by a dysfunctional budget process that is likely to sink California deeper
Hysteria on Capitol Hill
On a recent episode of his popular comedy news show, host Jon Stewart quipped, “I find cheap populism oddly arousing.” If Mr. Stewart is correct, sales of Viagra went down drastically during the AIG (American International Group) bonus debacle.
TV Showdown: Stewart, 1, Cramer, 0
Two television titans, Jon Stewart and Jim Cramer, collided in an interview that is destined to become one of the defining events of our generation.
A Housing Plan to Cash in on Immigration
Housing. In recent times, have there ever been more problems associated with this word? In fact, there are so many problems that the government is passing a $275 billion bailout plan as a solution. However, there is an easier and cheaper way to fix these problems: open up the borders.
CA Dreaming: Obama in Costa Mesa
The eve of St. Patrick’s Day usually prompts questions like, “Do you want to spend the night at Casey’s Irish Bar & Grille or Molly Malone’s?” However, during the course of the 2009 recession, 20-something’s like Jennifer Stiegert asked, “Why is it that I have $150,000 in law school loans and all I have is a J.D and no job?”
Letters to the Editor
Greek Life Stepping Up Its Community Support; Associated Students of UC Davis Election Irregularities; Marijuana Legalization Would be Beneficial
Bringing Nerdy Back: Intergalactic Warfare at UCI
Gloves on. Lightsaber ready. It’s time to duel.
Geeks En Masse: Nearby Cons for the Geeky at UC Irvine
Ah, the geek: the socially awkward, anime-obsessed, MMORPG-playing, pale basement-dweller. Right?
‘Eater Eats Under $9
Where I ate: McCormick & Schmick’s, 2000 Main Street, Irvine. What I ate: 1/2 pound cheeseburger and fries, and an order of Haystack Onions. What it cost me: $1.95 for the cheeseburger and fries, $1.95 for Haystack Onions and $2.75 for a drink, plus tax.
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: The Unfortunate and Wrong Norm
This country’s legal system operates on the code of innocent until proven guilty. While this might be applied with the law, you almost never see it in everyday life.
