Archive for 2013
Islamophobia in America
The word “terrorism” finds its roots in France, during the Reign of Terror of the 1800s. Citizens and revolutionaries used the word “terrorisme” to describe not the actions of rogue groups, but atrocities committed by the government. As the years passed, the term has been adapted to mean the opposite, most spectacularly by the American [...]
McConaughey’s Name Is ‘Mud’
When you think of classic, free-spirited adventures, look no further than Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. They embody mischief, wit and this ideal that children are compelled to do almost whatever they want. Their world and spirits come to the big screen in the engaging, modern-day coming-of-age drama “Mud,” which isn’t an adaptation of any [...]
Ruling with an ‘Iron’ Fist
If it weren’t for the success of the first “Iron Man,” the pedestal that Marvel Studios has set since would be nowhere as high as it is today. Five years and six films later, Marvel kicks off their Phase II series with “Iron Man 3,” the third and most likely final film in the “Iron [...]
‘The Other CO2 Problem’
UC Irvine hosts a multi-disciplinary symposium that brought attention to the acidification of the world’s oceans. Informing scientists and citizens alike, scientists and professors from disciplines across all of science spoke at an ocean acidification symposium entitled “Toward a Sustainable 21st Century,” last Friday, May 3, on the impending impact that carbon dioxide is having [...]
The Summer Set Lacks Depth
The Summer Set is an American pop rock bad that got its start in 2007. Back then, they released their first EP, “Love the Love You Have,” which led to their signing with The Militia Group. The band made their most popular full-length album, “Everything’s Fine,” under the direction of Razor & Tie. “Everything’s Fine” [...]
Anteater Alumnus Seeks Dream Job in Australia
Australian tourism has been famous for its “Where the bloody hell are you” campaign for years, but now, one UC Irvine graduate has the opportunity to land what Tourism Australia refers to as “The Best Job in the World.” Out of over 45,000 applicants from 196 countries, Graham Freeman has made it to the top [...]
Remember When: Television
It’s after midnight, you’ve finally finished your essay and you need a break. So, you collapse onto the couch with a bowl of popcorn and find the remote, but to your surprise, the first thing you see appear on the screen is an adolescent Will Smith trying to woo a girl with big hair and [...]
On the Way to Tomo
Imagine planning for almost 10 months to put together a single night of performances that encapsulate both entertainment and a cultural learning experience. Imagine spending hours in practice for dance, singing or drumming in preparation for a single performance. Imagine a show that tries to help people integrate their culture with their lifestyle in America. [...]
Hannibal Double Take
“Hannibal” is more “Manhunter” (1986) than “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991), and although this may displease avid fans of the Academy Award-winning film, discerning viewers with a taste for retro cinematic stylization may find that NBC’s new thriller is just what the doctor ordered. Hugh Dancy (best known for being married to actress Claire [...]
The Dish List: El Toro Bravo
Search on the Internet to find where the best burritos and tacos in the United States are located, and California is guaranteed to pop up as one (at the very least) of the locations. The gospel of burritos and tacos is just one of the reasons why this state is so damn great, and it [...]
