Archive for January 10th, 2010
Warts and All, Disney’s First Black Princess
Over the past few years, Americans have gotten used to the phrase “for the first time in history.” As in, for the first time in history we have a woman running for president, or a black president, or Dr. Pepper flavored with vanilla and cherry! Indeed, the past decade has taken much joy in transcending [...]
Rough Year Ahead for Democrats
How would you rate Obama’s first term in office? A, B, C, Pass, No Pass? Whatever you rate it, the Democrats are in trouble in 2010 – but how much trouble?
If you’re Mr. Dick “I’m almost always wrong” Morris, you are predicting a full Republican takeover. Dick Morris, for those who do not know, was [...]
The Invisible Children Around Us
The recession has hit many people in the United States and has received much of the media’s attention. Students are financially strained by the extra increases in tuition and finding a job after graduation is something most students fear. Parents are facing major changes in their careers; many have been left without jobs and are [...]
Student Protests and Campus Police
A federal court ruled on the use of Tasers by California police. The ruling came in response to a 2005 incident in which a man was Tasered during a traffic stop, allegedly without provocation. While the case may go to a higher court, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling would restrict Taser use to [...]
NFL’s Supreme Court Smackdown
This Wednesday, the Supreme Court will decide whether antitrust laws apply to the National Football League. If the Court rules in the NFL’s favor, all sports leagues would win a huge victory. Team owners could unilaterally set salaries and the price of all merchandise, effectively controlling both players and coaches and most likely driving up [...]
Letters to the editor
Dear Editor,
As a representative of the Office of the Dean of Students, I want to address a statement in last week’s New U as well as provide some information on recent campus activities related to free speech. UC Irvine has a proud tradition of student activism on campus. The Office of the Dean of Students [...]
Restrooms – The Best and Worst of UCI
Crappy times lie ahead for UC Irvine and its student population. H1N1 is running rampant through campus like a pig in shit, parking is about as convenient as finding a non-Asian person on campus and the only way to get laid is to let the UC Regents screw you with a 32 percent fee increase.
But [...]
From the O.C. To D.C. : A Different Coast, A Different Urban Way of Life
Every quarter the University of California sends a small group of its best and brightest to our nation’s capital where they work gallantly for various government agencies and non-government groups under the banner of UC. I am fortunate to be participating in the UCDC program this winter with my fellow Anteaters along with the [...]
As Seen On TV!
At 1:30 a.m. the other night, I turned on the television and was greeted with an urgent call to my inner-Martha Stewart: “You cut, grip and tear, but your brownies never turn out square!”
Uh oh.
“And when they’re stuck, you’re totally out of luck!”
Oh no!
“Need a hand? Now there’s Perfect Brownie Pan!”
Wow!
But to be [...]
Overcoming Disability
Imagine a typical lecture or a day of class. You go to class with a large coffee in hand, sit in your seat, take notes and try to process everything your professor is saying. If it’s a discussion, perhaps you raise your hand to ask questions or give comments.
