Archive for 2011
Zuckerberg: Person of the Year?
Although Time magazine readers recently chose WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange as “Person of the Year,” Time editors preferred to feature a far less controversial figure on the cover of the magazine. They decided to select Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook and the youngest choice for the honor since Charles Lindberg in 1927. While both Assange and Zuckerberg are founders of tech empires that have transformed today’s social landscape, the difference between the two is clear. In short, Assange’s innovation has targeted government secrecy while Facebook has changed our personal lives.
Being Single Ain’t That Bad
In between not failing, making and spending money, maintaining my relationship with friends and not becoming unhealthy, I don’t know if I have time to even think about dating. Grades, sleep, social life, money, future, dating; pick two. Does dating even fit in there? We’re supposed to be at college to learn anyway, right? Maybe the single life is the way to go for college.
60 Minutes You Won’t Forget
SCIENCE: Professor McGaugh is featured on “60 Minutes” for a breakthrough in memory technology.
Tattoos: Self-Expression
Every tattoo comes with a story. Whether it be a wild, drunken night that could not be remembered, or a sentimental memento of a loved one, a tattoo is a permanent reminder, even if you are trying to forget it.
Americans Not So Sure About Evolution
Old habits die hard. A recent poll revealed that 4 in 10 Americans believe in some variant of creationism, 38 percent in “theistic evolution” — that is, evolution guided by God — and 16 percent in evolution tout court. The expected, incredulous reaction of the average reader of this article is as follows: “Really? In 2010?” But the charts show that this is the lowest occurrence of belief in creationism in decades, and progress — if this is progress to you — comes at its own pace.
Not Another ‘Swan’ Song
PERFECT: With a superb cast, bold vision and enthralling story, “Black Swan” is a must-see.
Sports in Brief
Lady Anteaters Defeat UCR in Big West opener; Match Last Season’s Win Total
The Lady Anteaters have won nine of their last 10 matchups dating back to Nov. 23 when they upset San Diego State, 68-66. With their lone loss coming to Eastern Washington on Dec. 15, UC Irvine beat Seattle University, Loyola Marymount, Portland and [...]
Mounting Repression Against UC Activists
Even the most cynical observer might have been surprised by the Orange County District Attorney’s decision to press charges against the 19 students and workers who, directly or indirectly, participated in the Feb. 24, 2010 sit-in on the fifth floor of Aldrich Hall. This might only be because the district attorney’s office decided to inform the students of the charges through an online press release, publishing each student’s full name and location (forever linking each of them, via Google, to a criminal case) on the Thursday of finals week, with an arraignment scheduled during Winter Break, and a full six months after UC Irvine itself completed disciplinary proceedings against the students involved.
Memorial Held for Hoke
MEMORY: Beloved UC Irvine alumni Jessica Hoke passes in a tragic accident; event held in her honor.
