Author Archive for Ben Ritter
Outgoing Editors Say Goodbye to UCI and the New U. (EIC)
First of all, let me say that Dining Services should switch to cage-free eggs for a number of ethical and environmental reasons.
So now then
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Coachella ’07: Part 3
Lily Allen
Lily Allen is a foul-mouthed misandrist pop starlet from the United Kingdom whose only hit on this side of the Atlantic, ‘Smile,’ was a favorite last year among the Pitchfork Media set. Allen’s backup band was in good form on Sunday at Coachella. The horn section in particular brought out an obvious ska influence [...]
Deal With Racism, Don’t Cover It Up
If there’s one thing Americans love, it’s saccharine stories about underdog sports teams overcoming adversity to earn respect on and off the field.
When these players are minorities (‘Remember the Titans’) or women (‘Bend It Like Beckham,’ ‘A League of Their Own’) who must struggle against racism and sexism, all the better.
It’s understandable, then, that when [...]
UCI Students Escape RIAA Lawsuits
LAW: Students may be safe from the RIAA for now, but the school may be subpoenaed for Internet records.
‘Jaded’ Magazine Plans to Fold
MEDIA: Senior editors will host workshops to train students to get involved in alternative media.
Does Society Really Need Sports? No.
Only a moron could say, ‘Only a moron couldn’t find something to love about the fantastic world of sports.
Wouldn’t It Be Nice If He Were Younger
The influence of The Beach Boys’ 1966 album ‘Pet Sounds’ on the history of rock music is undeniable. Paul McCartney called it ‘a total, classic record that is unbeatable in many ways’ and named it as a major influence on ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.’ Elton John said it was ‘a timeless and amazing [...]
