Once again, the President’s citizenship and religion are up for debate. This so-called issue has really worn out its welcome, yet it persists, a tumor that continues to eat away at the President’s legitimacy in the eyes of his detractors. One thing I don’t think anyone would call it is an example of people having a right to their own opinion. However, this is precisely what John Boehner claimed in his latest appearance on “Meet the Press.”
As if owning a Facebook or Twitter account hasn’t already become enough of a norm in these technology-centered times, the idea that Facebook is capable of bringing about historical revolutions causes one to rethink the significant impact that social media has on our everyday lives. As we have learned from recent events, social networking websites aren’t just for planning the next weekend kickback with your friends anymore.
This Sunday, it’s time to break out the ballots and turn on your television sets. You’re invited to the “biggest movie event of the year” - that’s right, it’s the 83rd Annual Academy Awards! Hosted by James Franco and Anne Hathaway (a choice of hosts obviously meant to attract younger audiences and boost ratings), the Oscars are coming to your home so that you can witness the celebration of 2010’s cinematic year.
Despite a tough week on the road in Stockton and Reno (including the team bus getting bogged down in a snow storm for 15 hours on the way to Reno), all of UC Irvine’s proverbial marbles are on the line this week against UC Davis and Pacific at home.