Archive for September, 2009
Confessions of a Clerk
Once upon a time, a lonely blue shopping cart was left abandoned hundreds of feet away from its home and it was my job to retrieve it. This is the tale of my short-lived career as an Albertson’s courtesy clerk where I learned how to become an expert at dodging fast cars in a poorly designed parking lot.
UCI Dining Geared for Growth
College campuses are filled with hungry students craving delicious, affordable food. Luckily, UCI Hospitality and Dining Services are more than ready to meet that need. While most students were away during the summer, several important dining changes took place on campus. The most obvious is the addition of Panda Express, Jamba Juice and Wahoo’s Fish Taco in the Student Center. Wahoo’s is still under construction with a grand opening on Oct. 12.
Imagineers Help Mickey Go Green: D23 Expo Shows Disney’s Progress
In the heart of Anaheim, next door to Disney’s California Adventure and Disneyland, the inaugural D23 Expo opened its doors to adoring Disney fans. Early this month, this four-day spectacular featured exclusive presentations from Disney visionaries, sneak peeks at unreleased movies and ABC television shows, first glimpses of changes coming to Disney parks around the world, and so much more.
Toronto Dreams: Iranian Artists Aim to Debut their Art at Film Festival
When I found out about a Persian film festival in Toronto dedicated to young filmmakers exclusively from Iran, I immediately packed my bags and bought tickets with money from my savings. My aspirations for making films in Iran after college drew me to this festival, especially given that the judges were some prominent filmmakers flying in from Tehran. However, hours before my flight was set to depart, I was informed by Shahrokh Bahrololumi, the organizer of the festival, that the festival was postponed.
Anteater Eats!
What I ate: Yakishabu ($2.95) and Filet Mignon ($4.95)
Where I ate: Gyu-Kaku, Huntington Beach California
What It Set Me Back: $8.90+ tax
Happy Hour Times: Daily 5:00pm-6:30pm & 9:00pm-closing.
A College Student’s Search For Smart, Healthy Meals on a Small Budget
We all want to prepare our meals faster, purchase our ingredients at cheaper prices, and make our meals healthier. And by “all,” I mean the uncommon college student who takes the time to cook his or her own healthy meals. But in the collegiate culinary world, the diet of the average college student consists of Top Ramen, Diet Coke and fast food.
UCI Law School Debuts with High Aspirations
With a 4% acceptance rate in its first year, UCI Law has been the most selective law school in the country. Of the 2,741 applicants for the inaugural class, only 110 students were accepted. High-caliber students and selectivity demonstrate that UCI Law school is well on its way to achieve its goal.
Medical Center Receives Warning
INVESTIGATION: UCI Medical Center works to rectify problems caused by problems with PCA drug pumps.
Taking a Stand to Fight the Man
PROTEST: UC-wide walkout draws in over 500 students, faculty, service workers and groundskeepers at UCI.
Humanities Out There Struggling
OUTREACH: Grant shortfall leaves popular outreach with less money and doubts for next year’s program.
