Author Archive for Aleece Reynaga
The Cali Boys Next Door
Up and coming band, The Neighbourhood, released their first full length album this past week titled, “I Love You,” and it is well worth investing in, especially if you’re into indie rock. Tickets for their promotion tour are sold out across the states, and their track, “Sweater Weather,” has been made a radio hit. This [...]
Yeah Yeah Yeah: ‘Mosquito’
Yeah Yeah Yeah’s fourth full-length album, “Mosquito,” debuted this past week and proved not to disappoint. Once again, Karen O. and her boys deliver a sound that fans are familiar with while also displaying their consistent maturity in sound since their first album released in 2003. This album is not as pop-oriented as their last [...]
Cold War Kids Aren’t that Hot
“Dear Miss Lonelyhearts” is Cold War Kids’ fourth album, featuring former Modest Mouse guitarist Dann Gallucci. Upon first listen, I was mildly disappointed, but given two and three further listens, it grew on me. I expected a bit more variety from these Long Beach natives, but they do offer a few singles that will please [...]
Get ‘Carried’ Away with ‘Diaries’
The CW’s “The Carrie Diaries” is the prequel to HBO’s infamous “Sex and the City” and has become an instant fan-favorite. Anna Sophia Robb portrays an incredibly charming Carrie Bradshaw. She alone has everyone continuing to tune in, despite other great qualities the show possesses. The show is set in the ’80s — where fun [...]
Say Anything Is Still Angsty
It’s been three years since pop punk band Say Anything has produced a new album, and it’s clear that the time spent away has had a positive influence on the band’s maturity in sound and content. The album title, “Anarchy, My Dear,” foreshadows the band’s greater attempt to display its roots in punk compared to [...]
We Asked Alice: A Q & A with Alice Sebold
After living the majority of her life on the east coast, award-winning author Alice Sebold applied and was accepted to UC Irvine’s MFA graduate creative writing program in the 90s. Her most notable work to date is the The New York Times bestselling novel, “The Lovely Bones.” Sebold’s other works include her first book, “Lucky,” [...]
Holiday Book Recommendations
During the holidays, there are finally enough extra hours in our days to sit back, relax and enjoy a good book. With all of the options, where do you begin? If you’re like me, you already have a stack awaiting you. If you’re not, then here are some ideas in case you’ve been having an [...]
Fast Times with Mindy Kaling
“The Mindy Project” features Mindy Kaling, best known for her recurring role on “The Office” as the chatty Kelly Kapoor. Kaling created and stars in her new project, which sounds like a reality show but is, in reality, a fictional comedy. The pilot introduces Kaling as Mindy Lahiri, a witty physician, living the single life [...]
Riverside Takes Irvine in Four
UC Irvine suffers a loss to UC Riverside for a 10-19 overall record and a 5-10 conference record. On Thursday evening at Crawford Court, the UC Riverside Highlanders defeated the ’Eaters three sets to one. After the Highlanders took the first two games (25-23, 26-24), ’Eater fans regained hope when UCI took the third 25-19. [...]
More a Knight Than a Squire
Aly Squires, a third-year outside hitter for UC Irvine’s women’s volleyball team, is an essential player to the squad. “I’ve been around sports my whole life,” said Squires. “I fell into volleyball and loved it.” Squires was born and raised in an athletic environment: her mother is a former volleyball coach and her father a [...]
