Archive for November, 2010
“Glee” Fails to Hit the Right Notes
Photo Courtesy of Fox Television
Something is rotten in Lima, Ohio, but it has nothing to do with the Midwest city itself.
Less than 10 episodes into its sophomore season, “Glee” remains one of network television’s most talked about series. “Glee” premiered to high praise and many accolades, including 19 Emmy nominations, with four wins, and four [...]
News In Brief
Kiosk Launch for LJ’s Annual Magazine
This Wednesday, the literary journalism department will celebrate the launch of the 2010-2011 issue of Kiosk: A Magazine of Literary Journalism. Kiosk is an annual magazine that is available online only and highlights some of the best writing from the literary journalism program.
The launch event will take place on Dec. [...]
UAW Contract Fails to Meet Needs
After five months of negotiations and repeated displays of bad faith from the University of California, the UAW has recommended that we, as graduate students, accept a new contract that makes no significant gains over our current contract. A substantial minority of the bargaining committee voted against this tentative agreement. We must join them in [...]
Bittersweet Sixteen
The distraught ’Eaters react after losing a 1-0 battle to Washington on Nov. 20 in double overtime.
XXX-Rays and Airport Security
If you’re planning to visit Granny in Florida for Thanksgiving, consider whether her world-famous mashed potatoes and yams are worth being potentially molested. Not following? For those who haven’t heard, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recently implemented Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) scanners (also known as “whole-body imaging”). It is also requiring probing pat-downs, which [...]
James Ellroy
Courtesy of Laura Swendson
James Ellroy is one of those men who leave an impression. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches tall, he seems to tower above everyone else, and his personality is just as commanding. He speaks with a gruff voice and a conviction that has been born from years of writing both fiction and [...]
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Courtesy of Warner Bros.
Arguably one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2010, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” premiered at midnight on Nov. 19.
“HP7,” as it has been abbreviated by moviegoers, is the penultimate installment of the Harry Potter movies. Instead of heading off for what would be their final year at [...]
One, Two, Three — Family!
’Eaters: Playing without their best player last weekend, UCI still convincingly won two of three.
“…Featuring” Norah Jones
Doe-eyed muse Norah Jones reminds us once more of the mellow flow of her sweet melodies through her latest album, “…Featuring.” Released on Nov. 12, the album is a compilation of her past collaborations with a myriad of artists across the spectrum of genre. With this album, the Texas native amazes with her versatility and [...]
Regents Approve Increase
Jason Davis | Staff Photographer
One year after the UC Board of Regents voted on a historic 32 percent mid-year fee increase, the devastation has occurred once more. Last Thursday, the board voted to raise fees by 8 percent for the 2011-2012 academic year. The $822 increase brings the total cost of attending a UC per [...]
