Archive for 2013
‘Poppy Hill’ Is Miyazaki at His Best
It’s 1963 in the picturesque seaside town of Yokahama, Japan. Japan is in the process of trying to move forward from the aftermath of WWII and the Korean War in preparation for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. In the midst of struggling between honoring the past and looking towards the future, Umi Matsuzaki, an ambitious high [...]
Kick, Snare, Kick, Snare: On Choosing a Band Name
It’s been a while, Anteaters. I started writing this column sometime last year and haven’t written for it since the conclusion of last spring quarter. That being said, I think I should reintroduce myself and this column to you all. My name is Zach, and I’m the editor for this section. In addition to that, [...]
According to Traci
Step into Traci Ishigo’s office, and you’ll find a clutter of items that signify the various campaigns, events and policies that she has taken part in over the past year. An administration hierarchy board, busy calendar, ART Lab materials and shirts from the “Language is Powerful” campaign are — among many others — remnants of [...]
2013 ASUCI Spring Elections – Referendums
PLACE YOUR VOTE AT: https://www.elections.uci.edu/ Anteater Express (Bus Love) Initiative What does the referendum ask for? The Anteater Express (Bus Love) Initiatvive asks for a new $8 quarterly fee for all undertraduate students starting in fall 2013. The fee will increase annually by $8 per quarter until it reaches $40 by 2018-19 to support the [...]
2013 ASUCI Spring Elections – Executive Board
PLACE YOUR VOTE AT: https://www.elections.uci.edu/ ASUCI Executive Board Candidates President Candidate(s) Running: Nicole Hisatomi Duties: As the main advocate for the student body, the President is responsible for focusing on the general welfare of students, campus climate and administrative planning for the campus. The President serves as the Chief Executive Office of ASUCI, and [...]
Measure U Infographic
Want to know more about the Measure U referendum? Want to know how to get involved? Check out this infographic detailing the essential portions of Measure U! Make sure to vote during week 3 at www.asuci.uci.edu/elections Tweet This Post
Dormarion’s Talent Shines in ‘Telekinesis’
It seems all too recently since “12 Desperate Straight Lines” came out. However, that was 2011, and this month, frontman Michael Lerner decided to welcome spring with his third studio album, Dormarion (April 2 via Merge Records). It’s a lot of music to take in, as the album consists of 12 tracks in under 45 [...]
The Dish List: Sprinkles Ice Cream
The scene at the Corona del Mar Plaza is one that’s no stranger to large crowds and long lines. Just south of Fashion Island in Newport Beach, the quaint shopping center has a parking lot that is always packed and a continous line of customers trailing out the door of one particular bakery. But as [...]
What We Are, Your Paper
I’ve walked into the New University Newspaper newsroom for four years now, one as a staff writer and three as an editor. In the back of our room sits a bookshelf with fancy leather bound books containing pages that I had taken for granted for years — until last week. As I contemplate the threat [...]
The Other Road: From English to Law
Natalie Badalof is a fourth-year Anteater from Santa Clarita, California. She is an English major who will graduate in June. Her favorite book is “Invisible Monsters” by Chuck Palahniuk, and when asked if she reads a lot she replies, “Yeah.” The professions you envision when you think of an English major are usually a writer, [...]
