Author Archive for Colleen Humfreville
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.
Bright Colors, Blazers, and Bling
Frilly frocks, strappy sandals, bright blazers and jewelry that gives just the right shine under the sun; all are indicative of one time of year: summer.
Fashion Fit For Spring: The Twee Revolution
It’s an Internet phenomenon, it’s the beginning of the word “tweed” and it’s similar to the noise that a baby bird makes. This Twee, though, is quite different and is dazzling the streets as people sport this new fashion trend, a creative and eclectic collaboration between Mod, Indie and Retro. Oh my!
When Fatigue Invades Your Life
Watching the sun rise in the morning can be a beautiful, if not breathtaking, experience. However, it becomes less breathtaking when I have seen the sun set and rise again the next morning, all the while sitting on my bed, typing furiously to finish an essay.
Reorganization for Operational Excellence
REVIEW: UC Irvine’s Student Affairs is going through changes as the budget tides continue to turn.
Enduring Different Stages of Grief
This past summer, grief seemed to swallow me up whole. Between the stress of planning for a new year at school and trying to figure out my future plans, the unspeakable happened: my uncle David passed away after a six-month battle with brain cancer.
Budget Cuts Impact Ph.D. Students
The implications of the UC-wide budget cut affect all of us. The effects are seen in the consistently rising tuition rates and the notorious underfunding of various departments throughout different schools. What we don’t always see, though, is what goes on behind the scenes: for teaching assistants on campus, the uncertainties they face are less positions open, less resources available for research, and less opportunities to finish out their Ph.D.s.
