Archive for November, 2011
UCI Finishes Fifth in MPSF
POLO: Trent Baxter scored the game-winner in a thrilling triple overtime match to help UCI take fifth place.
Rain or Shine, UC Irvine Fans Show Support for Men’s Soccer
CROWD: Despite the rain, students came out to support UCI men’s soccer at the NCAA Tournament game.
Celeb Obsessed in America
There is not doubt in my mind that if someone walked into Congress and presented the very bill that would get us out of this horrible debt crisis with enough money to spare to give everyone free ice cream for a year, the U.S. population would still not be as engaged as they are in Kim Kardashian’s life.
Anteaters Fall in Five
VOLLEYBALL: UC Irvine falls in five sets after failing to seal the match-winner in the fourth set.
’Tis the Season for Giving
CHARITY: Bring joy to a child in need this holiday season by participating in the annual Toy Drive.
By Marlin Agoub
Staff Writer
‘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.
