I felt 6 inches tall before I could stand 5 feet 2 inches. I used to think I was a coward more than I ever thought of myself as a victim. In my mind, being a victim meant I couldn’t handle my problems. I didn’t want to accept that I wasn’t capable of fixing them. I wanted to be tough. I wanted to be solid.

In a state that has been divided over a heated debate of gay marriage, an 18-year-old boy has changed the face of both sides. Openly gay since freshman year, Sergio Garcia of Fairfax High School in Southern California won the title of prom queen. What some might classify as trying to draw attention or attempt to blur gender lines, Sergio felt an empowering chance.

Hyde Park, London, is alive tonight. The stars are out and a breeze rustles through the trees. Couples sit on benches holding hands, friends stroll around in groups chatting about the latest gossip, strangers meet underneath gas lamps to flirt, and a fox and a young Victorian woman clad in black lipstick play a friendly game of chess. Wait — a furry fox and a 19th century woman playing chess?

“BIGGEST HOES IN UCI GREEK.” “Which fraternity has the best-looking guys?” “Best sorority girl?” “Top Frat!” “Everyone is pregnant.”

Sometimes, when I engage myself in sexual behavior, I like to wear the clothes of the opposite sex and it turns me on a...

I was a firm believer of the “match-made-in-heaven” theory. After watching a cornucopia of fairy-tale inspired movies, I’ve rejected that theory. You aren’t magically bestowed with a Babylon candle that will suddenly take you to the ruins of a fallen star. You can’t just randomly fall in love with that star and end up getting married.

ZOMBIES: The living dead lead a march on Ring Road in response to Yudof’s “cemetery” comment.

OBESITY: Scientists at UCI research chemical cause of obesity, found in different kinds of plastic packaging.

POLICE: Controversy surrounds the police response and reaction to a student protest at UC Santa Cruz.

BUSINESS: Companies like Disneyland, Starbucks and Coca-Cola help their customers help others.

MONEY: While much of UC loses money, Yudof has claimed that the Cal Grants are safe. But are they?

ULTIMATE: UCI club frisbee attracts newcomers and fanatics alike to the growing alternative sport.

SOCCER: No. 19 ranked UCI falls to No. 4 UCSB in double overtime on Halloween night.