Archive for February, 2011
Paper or Plastic (Books)?
E-reader or book? That’s the question that’s becoming ever more pertinent as the e-reader market develops. And now, with the announced bankruptcy of the Borders bookstore chain, it seems that we are coming closer to an answer.
ZotShots (Feb. 14-20)
PHOTOS: Slices of life from the past week at UC Irvine from your New University photographers.
Art on a Grand Scale
ART: Visiting artist Chico MacMurtrie brings abstract forms to life at the Beall Center.
Lady Gaga’s New Single is ‘Born’
QUEEN: Arriving in her usual dramatic style, Lady Gaga unleashed “Born This Way” at the 2011 Grammys.
Obama Nationality Debate A Stale Topic
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.”
A Skylit Drive: “Identity on Fire”
ELECTRONIC: The post-hardcore band enhances the listening experience of their latest album.
Anteaters Get Crafty: DIY Club
On a Tuesday night in Social Ecology II room 1306, there are nimble fingers moving. These fingers are not busy calculating math problems, nor are they busy writing essays – they are in the midst of knitting. Huddled in a large circle, the murmurs of the students can be heard, but all stay focused on creating a delicate rectangular piece. This room has become the home of members of the DIY Craft and Art Club, and knitting is just one of the projects brought to campus by the organization. The DIY Craft and Art Club, which was started in the summer of 2009, promotes self-expression and has grown over the last year.
Revolution in Egypt
EGYPT: UCI professors weigh in on the formation of the revolution and state of Egypt after uprising.
Reducing Child’s Pain in Surgery
MEDICAL: UCI chair of anesthesiology researches how to reduce anxiety and pain in child surgery.
Goodnight Moon, Goodnight Early Death
Being a college student definitely takes a toll on one’s sleep, and lack of sleep can cause more harm than just an unappealing physical appearance. A study published in Sleep Journal, a peer-reviewed scientific and medical journal, found that inadequate sleep could actually lead to premature death. A good night’s rest is extremely important, yet so many college students do not get sufficient sleep because they are too busy studying or socializing with friends. It is imperative that students realize the importance of sleep, and how their physical and mental health can be affected.
