Archive for January 31st, 2010
Lean Into this ‘Teen Dream’
Acne combined with braces. “Sixteen Candles” with a hint of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Awkward prom photos followed by the first slow dance. Boy band obsessions manifesting in poster covered walls. These are the teenage years.
Beach House’s third album, “Teen Dream,” is the epitome of what indie dream pop should sound like. A little bit [...]
Keep Politics Off the Gridiron
The term “Super Bowl commercial” evokes images of gut-busting or witty commercials from companies such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Doritos and other stereotypically all-American brands. Perhaps the term even evokes memories of the titillating GoDaddy.com commercials. It does not, however, bring advocacy advertisements to mind.
This is about to change. For the first time, CBS is reversing [...]
Weed Will Save Us All
What can help end the state’s budget crisis? What can also alleviate medical ailments such as glaucoma, nausea, vomiting, pain, appetite loss, insomnia and even autism? The answer is marijuana, and unfortunately it is still illegal in the United State
UC Budget Update
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently introduced a very optimistic budget proposal along with a legislative initiative that would prioritize higher education. Upon closer examination, however, there are still many flaws and it is needless to say that an optimistic budget is not always realistic.
Who is Getting Financial Aid at UC Irvine?
A recent opinion piece in the New U. pondered the question, “Who’s Getting Financial Aid?” The author cited two studies including the recently published “Opportunity Adrift” from the Educational Trust. Although UC Irvine is not mentioned in these reports, as the financial aid director I feel compelled to respond to several of the conclusions [...]
Tabloid Wins Pulitzer. Just Kidding.
Tell me something. What is the point of a newspaper? Why has society created a system that provides a paying job motivating me to sit down every week and write to you about something that happened to John Whosawhatsit in the Land of Oz?
