Archive for April, 2009
Beauty That Surpasses Suffering
These pieces, part of the art display on Anteater Plaza for Take Back the Night, display survivors of sexual violence. The night was part of CARE’s week long event to raise awareness of sexual violence.
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I Pledged CALPIRG! (California Public Interest Research Group)
Photos by Natasha Aftandilians and Ching-Yun LiA CALPIRG intern takes part in the Climate Hero tour at one stop outside the San Jose City Hall. The Climate Hero Tour started in San Francisco and traveled across the state, meeting with the state’s Climate Heroes: legislative and elected officials who
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‘Eater Eats Under $9
The Hat is the home of the “World Famous Pastrami.” Thinly sliced pastrami is layered and stacked onto a soft French bread roll, topped with mustard and pickles. The pastrami is so thin and so soft that it makes you wonder how so much flavor can possibly be packed into these slices. This sandwich, which is served hot, is the largest advertised item on the menu: “Pastrami Dip $6.99″ is boldly written in large white font.
MMORPGS: Geeking Out in Shared Virtual Worlds
It often starts with peer pressure. All your friends are doing it, they talk about it all the time, they do it in front of you, and eventually they drop hints about you joining them. Maybe you’re strong enough to resist, or maybe you’re not – and you sign yourself up for an MMORPG.
For Those Who Think Life at UCI is Boring, This is for You
“UC Irvine is so boring! There is nothing to do! It is dead on the weekends! Everything closes early!” Insert a whiny voice when all those things are said and this probably sounds like most of you. I have news for you. Stop being a Debbie Downer and couch potato and open your eyes. UCI, and Orange County in general, has more to offer than you may know — way more.
Birding Marathon: And You Thought Birdwatching Was For Grannies
This weekend was Sea & Sage Audubon Society’s Birdathon, a local competition that takes place over a 24-hour period, during which the goal is to see as many species as humanly possible. Also called the “Big Day,” this event is for fun, scientific research and also a fundraiser for the Audubon Society.
