Archive for October 9th, 2012
Student Regents on Campaign
University of California student representatives voice their stand on important issues surounding the coming election. UC Student Regent Jonathan Stein and Student Regent-Designate Cinthia Flores discussed the impact of the upcoming election on student life, UC fees and the role of the student regents during a town hall meeting on Thursday, Oct. 4 in the [...]
Young and Wise
Men’s water polo player Mitch Wise is off to a fast start in 2012.
Vincent Hardy: Speaking Through Dance
Today, I would like to introduce you to a man of remarkable energy and vision. The life story and ideas of Vincent Hardy make him a worthy example of graduate students within UC Irvine’s Dance Department. Especially in the contemporary language, when Hardy moves, he’s mercurial; you can’t help but watch when he shifts, curves [...]
‘Eaters Swept
On Saturday evening at Crawford Court, the UC Davis Aggies swept the ’Eaters in three sets (25-23, 25-21, 25-20), bringing UC Irvine to an 8-11 overall record while 3-3 in league. Junior Aly Squires led the team with 11 kills, trailed closely by freshman Sydney Wright who added 10. Senior Kristin Winkler totaled 14 digs [...]
Baseball Legends Are Born in the Chilly Month of October
It’s the new postseason. Filled with all the new intrigue and mystique of the one-game playoff, this one win-or-go-home extravagance features four teams that played 162 games for this very moment. By the time you read this, two playoff teams would have already been sent packing. Not familiar with the new postseason format? Or not [...]
The Demographics of Democracy
As the final weeks of campaign season come to an end, our presidential candidates are scrambling for votes across the nation. We’ve reached the point in an election when analysts and campaign managers are starting to make note of which way regions will vote. However, it is important to look beyond swing states and electoral [...]
Cleaning Fees On Hold
Student organizations may face cleaning fees for Tuesday and Thursday events next quarter. Registered student organizations and departments found themselves facing a new fee attached to event reservations to begin the school year. For all Tuesday and Thursday classroom reservations, signers were told there would be a “custodial services event fee” to go along with [...]
Rowling’s ‘Vacancy’ Lacks Magic
When it was announced that J.K. Rowling was working on a new book geared towards adults, it was exciting. In “The Casual Vacancy,” she abandons all that readers loved about the wizarding world of Harry Potter, and writes about muggles. This is not meant to instill a wizard-muggle hierarchy, but only a wish that Rowling [...]
OCMA ‘Collects’ an Eclectic Mix
In celebration of the opening of “OC Collects,” a contemporary art exhibition created in honor of its 50th year in existence, the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) hosted a VIP reception and opening party for its many collectors, staff, museum members and art enthusiasts Saturday night. The elegantly dressed guests poured into the small [...]
Undefeated Streak Comes to an End
With both UC Irvine and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s women’s soccer teams going into the Friday night match in Anteater Stadium undefeated, the game was to decide who would claim the no. 1 spot in conference. After a 1-1 tie at the end of regulation, the Mustangs emerged victorious after a header in the [...]
