Archive for November 22nd, 2011
‘New Slate’
Diane Oh/New University
Ever since my high school years, dance has been an art form that I have continued to have passion for: seeing the eye-catching costumes, hearing music you would never think could possibly be choreographed to, feeling the charismatic energy from every dancer as they perform under the stage lights; having had opportunities [...]
‘The Descendants’ Ascend
FAMILY: A broken family isn’t the only thing that George Clooney carries in his latest dramatic role as Matt King.
Drake Tackles the Dark Side of Fame
GROWTH: Having risen to prestige over the past two years, Drake showcases his maturity in his album “Take Care.”
A Modern Age Romance
Since childhood, we are told the story of Prince Charming, of true love and of a happily ever after. We are told that the handsome prince will overcome mountains, oceans and monsters to find and win our hearts. Together the fair maiden and Prince Charming will ride off into the sunset, holding hands and anticipating their lives full of love, wealth, glitter and talking animals.
Transfering Schools, Transferring Your Life
Being the new kid on the block is never easy. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the 3rd grade or in your third year of college. Change can be one of the hardest things to deal with. Lauren Pyle, a transfer student from Irvine Valley College, Coastline College and Golden West College has experienced an educational path unique to most of us: being home-schooled from kindergarten through high school, going to community college and then transferring to UC Irvine. The thing is, she doesn’t see her challenges as something to keep her down. She sees them as things to help her learn and grow.
Wellness 101: Eight Rules to Keep You Healthy Despite the Holidays
On average, Thanksgiving dinners have more than 3,000 calories, and it’s easy to see why, with all those scrumptious pies, candied yams, endless turkey stuffing and creamy casseroles. Many of us sit back, get comfortable, and consume over 6,000 calories during turkey day. This definitely will not do your waist line any good.
College Cup Hopes Dashed
SOCCER: St. Mary upsets UC Irvine in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in double overtime.
Trader Joe’s, the Cereal Killer
Nutritionists say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives you the nutrition necessary to function the rest of the day. Without it, our bodies don’t run as well and we can be met with fatigue and moodiness. Knowing this and studying to be a nurse, I still didn’t eat breakfast, until one day I found myself waking up to breakfast at a friend’s apartment after a night of late-night studying for a final.
Comfort Zone
SOCCER: Sophomore Natalia Ledezma dominated the Big West this year after transferring from UCLA, but the standout fears failure.
NBA Gets Locked Out
“Love the game no matter what.” This is the slogan that the Jordan brand has decided to go with for its latest ad campaign. Its new commercials depict a trio of superstars balling it up in a variety of locales — at a local pickup game, a retirement home and even a park in Beijing.
