Author Archive for Jessica Pratt

Sharing Names, Sharing Confusion

By Jessica Pratt
Staff Writer

When Jessica Pratt is not learning about community ecology and conservation at UCI, she can be found cooking, gardening, hiking or simply listening to The Civil Wars or The Decemberists. She has a passion for nature and works hard to preserve the environment that she loves so much. Her lifelong commitment to [...]

UC Irvine Dissects the Budget

ECONOMY: The premiere presentation of the Winter Student Forum Series discussed the UCI budget.

By Jessica Pratt
Staff Writer

Students Protest Regents Meeting

Nearly 200 protesters, including about 20 UC Irvine students, gathered outside of UCLA’s James West Alumni Center at 9:00 am on Nov. 28 in support of the speakers participating in the public comment segment of the University of California Board of Regents.

Both the public comment participants and protesters outside accuse the Regents of postponing and [...]

Savage Ravages UC Irvine

ADVICE: Dan Savage discusses sexuality, romance, and relationships with his characteristic bluntness.

By Jessica Pratt
Staff Writer

Bob Ostertag

Xiao Dai/New University
Passers-by may have thought that a riot was taking place or sirens were ringing in Winifred Smith Hall on Thursday, Nov. 3 — but it was only the sounds of Bob Ostertag, a prolific electronic music composer, journalist, professor and political activist.
Bob Ostertag may be an unfamiliar name to some, but when [...]

Defending Student Activism

ASUCI: Legislative Council passes bill to oppose criminalization of peaceful student demonstration.

By Jessica Pratt
Staff Writer

“Women, War, & Peace” Inspires

SERIES: Center for Living Peace and UCI collaborate to shed light on the role of women in war-torn societies.

By Jessica Pratt
Staff Writer

Capitalism Awareness Week

Finance: Academic institutions across the nation explored the benefits and bounds of capitalism.

By Jessica Pratt
Staff Writer

Protest Against Killing of Syrians

activism: UCI students call for action against the murders of Syrian citizens at the hands of their regime.

By Jessica Pratt
Staff Writer

With Flying Colors

MURAL: Cross-Cultural Center’s masterpiece embraces the rich cultural diversity of the UCI community