Author Archive for Colleen Bromberger
A Look at ‘Arrested Development’
I could have watched the entire season in one night. I could have counted down the minutes to midnight, and glued my eyes open into the wee hours of the morning, praying I didn’t fall asleep. But that would have been an injustice to the very existence of the show. “Arrested Development” is meant to [...]
It’s Been Ballin’
I have been imagining my college graduation day from a very young age. Although the versions would vary, there were a few consistencies throughout my imageries: long hair, big smile, some fancy dress making me look like a model, shaking the hand of a European distinguished professor from an Ivy League, a long list of [...]
A ‘Flash’ from the Past
The ’80s is one of those decades you just can’t forget about. The music, the fashion, the movies: all are very much alive in pop culture today. Considering how new musical theater has drawn heavily from older movies in the past few years (i.e. “Billy Elliot”), I was not surprised to hear that the latest [...]
A Representative of Religion
The Religious Studies program on UCI’s campus is severely overlooked. Most of the faculty is interdisciplinary, with applicable courses crosslisted under “R.S.” One of these faculty members is Dr. Joseph McKenna, a lecturer from the Department of History & Program in Religious Studies, who is not only a wonderful instructor, but also a mentor to [...]
‘Elliot’ Sure to Inspire Audiences
When it comes to new musical theater, it is important to note the difficulties of creating original masterpieces on a frequent basis. Most new musicals are, in essence, forgettable due to their unoriginal plot lines (usually based on popular movies or music icons), their blasé songs, and overall unimpressive performances. However, some musicals are able [...]
A Doll’s House at The Old Globe
A doll is a beautiful object, at the disposal of its owner in order to be played with, or tossed aside at his or her will. A doll’s house is its residence, often adorned with beautiful objects and clothes to which the doll is dressed up as according to the will of its owner. These [...]
Pride and ‘Soul’ at UCI
If it was ever a question whether or not UC Irvine had any soul, the question could finally be answered with a resounding “Yes.” After seeing UCI’s Second Annual Talent Competition “Soulstice” this past Friday at the Bren Events Center, I was truly amazed at the array of talents that not only auditioned to get [...]
From Pen to Pan: Pasta
No doubt, pasta is one of the most versatile dishes for the modern palette. It simultaneously acts as both the go-to meal for college students and a hoity-toity dish of the elite. This week, Pen to Pan seeks to illustrate such a dichotomy with Logan serving up a transcontinental dish inspired by Top Chef, while [...]
Reasons to Run
Emma Archuleta adds being a member of the track team to her lsit of extracurriculars. To discover your passion is a rare and beautiful thing. For some, it takes a whole life to find what makes them truly happy, while for others, it falls right into their lap. For third-year public health major Emma Archuleta, [...]
From Pen to Pan: Cupcakes
Even though Valentine’s Day has come and gone, we couldn’t resist trying out the small, delicious treat that is classically gifted from one sweetie to another. For this version of “From Pen to Pan,” Colleen adds a twist to the traditional baked good with a cheesecake cupcake that can be made in under 15 minutes, [...]
