Author Archive for Colleen Humfreville
Making Cards ‘Completely Gail’
Marlon Castillo/New University
By Colleen Humfreville
Staff Writer
A friend of mine once asked me, “Why do you have to be completely frank with me … why can’t you just be completely Gail?”
What I thought was a silly question at the time ended up being something I asked myself quite often.
I realized that in everything I do – [...]
The Vagina Monologues
By Colleen Humfreville
Staff Writer
“Come buy a chocolate vagina, the only kind you can eat out in public … legally,” Lauren, a bold redhead who positioned herself in the middle of Ring Road, yelled.
Hearing this announcement, people walking by often suspiciously put their headphones on, sending the message that they couldn’t, or wouldn’t, talk to Lauren.
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Le Pain Quotidien Serves Your Daily bread
By Colleen Humfreville
Staff Writer
The French culture carries an unexplainable mysticism, a distinct culture known for its food, fashion and romance. The influence of France is contagious, even if it is half a world away.
This is where the delicious French bakery “Le Pain Quotidien,” with a four-and-a-half star rating on Yelp! comes into the picture, providing [...]
Rainy Day Activities
Vinson Gotingco/New University
By Colleen Humfreville
Once rain starts falling from the sky coupled with the brisk Santa Ana winds, we often run for cover and refuse to come out, escaping into a cyber-reality of homebred comfort. Our comfort consists of movies, surfing the internet and good ol’ social networking.
Irvine may be known for its [...]
Tailoring to the Perfect Fit for You
One particularly memorable moment back in high school, I was walking behind this guy whose pants were sagging so low that he had to walk like a penguin in order for them not to fall down completely. At the time, I thought that it was ludicrous that he was willing to go to those lengths just to make a statement about his own identity and style.
The Best Lunch Spots Near Campus
Sophia Chang/New University
By Colleen Humfreville
As you keep glancing up at the clock, you see that it has finally struck 11:50 a.m., your lunch time. Your stomach had been grumbling through the entire class, especially since you weren’t able to have breakfast. Didn’t one of your classmates even turn around at some point after a [...]
The Coffee Culture
By Colleen Humfreville
The deep, rich and complex aroma almost stings your nostrils as you get a whiff of the raw, natural coffee — the source of alertness, lack of sleep and of course, plenty flavorful taste. In the wintertime, or for that matter any season, there’s nothing better than your favorite hot latte, savoring the [...]
My Most “Purr”fect Friend
In one of those happy and idyllic moments that can be tainted by neither time nor maturity, I remember her soft, heather-gray fur brushing against me as a gentle purr emitted from her throat. Her paws began doing what I like to call “num nums,” her toes flexing in and out to the beat of her soothing purring.
Styles and Colors to Fall For
As the leaves on the trees begin to turn into the earthy-toned hues of red, brown and mustard yellow, the changing tide of weather and the sometimes brisk autumn winds are indicative of only one thing: the end of summer, and the beginning of a new season.
5 Ways to Avoid That Summer Daze
Here’s my MUST TO-DO LIST before school starts, and before research papers and daily assignments once again become the norm.
