Author Archive for Linda Domingo
Rewarding Undergraduate Choreographers With Graffiti
If you’re tired of watching ‘Dance 360′ rejects and ‘Ying Yang Twins’ videos, the UC Irvine dance department has just the remedy. On May 10 to 12, check out ‘Physical Graffiti,’ a dance show featuring the choreographic works of UCI undergraduates. Put together almost entirely by its dancers, ‘Graffiti’ gives people a chance to see [...]
Get ‘Away’ for Memorable Love
More realistic and far-reaching than ‘The Notebook,’ the celebrated film ‘Away From Her’ is a quiet yet poignant study not only of love, but also of the painful struggles that accompany long-lasting relationships. The beautifully made love story depicts Grant (Gordon Pinset) and Fiona Andersson (Julie Christie), a couple married for almost 50 years, coming [...]
‘What’s Mime Is Yours’ at Mad Film Dash Awards
Less than two weeks after the Academy Awards, UC Irvine held its very own awards ceremony for the annual 24-Hour Mad Film Dash, celebrating student-made films, on Tuesday, March 6. UCI students participating in the event had 24 hours to conceptualize, write, rehearse, act, shoot and edit a five-minute film.
The teams could shoot at [...]
Hip Hop Congress and ASUCI Make You Feel That Way With Blackalicious
Hip Hop Congress, in collaboration with Associated Students of UC Irvine, turned Crawford Hall into a platform for artistic expression on Thursday, March 1, covering all elements of hip hop. The event, ‘Make You Feel That Way,’ featured a b-boy battle, the hip hop group Figures of Speech, legendary DJ Pete Rock and the always-innovative [...]
‘Survivor’ Encourages Racial Stereotyping
I never watch morning television, but the other day I was lucky enough to catch ‘The View,’ since my mom absolutely loves it. On this particular installment, Jeff Probst, the host of ‘Survivor,’ was on the show, talking about the new season. Apparently, their ratings gimmick this year is that they have created the most [...]
Prof Says Minimum Wage Hurts the Poor
The Social Science Dinner Club hosted a labor economist who spoke about minimum wage.
Dat Phan Delights Dat Fans
Campus Village Housing sponsored a free comedy show featuring Dat Phan, who has been on the Tonight Show, done voice-overs on ‘Family Guy’ and won NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing.’
The show was held in HIB100 on Friday, June 2, and the lecture hall was filled over capacity for the event.
Opening for Phan were comedians Tommy Darrell, [...]
