Author Archive for Mark Ratto
How I Became An Italian Soccer Player While Overseas
THE HYPOTHESIS: When being asked the question “Where are your cleats at?” in Italian, it sounds like this: “Dove la sua scarpini?” What? Now imagine that being yelled at you by a boisterous, middle-aged Roman soccer coach who never fully explained if he had a real job, only mentioning that he had “meetings” to attend.
2008 Baseball Notes
The Anteaters finished with a 42-18 overall record after finishing their season in a super regional against LSU.
UCI Fight Night a Hit
FIGHT NIGHT: UCI fraternities and rugby team slug it out to raise money for UCI’s Healthcare Center.
The Ultimate Rush: Dragon Skate Race
DRAGON SKATE: UCI’s reckless abandonments risk their limbs in this year’s Dragon Skate Race on California Ave.
Women’s Resilient Water Polo Squad
WATER POLO: After some turbulence in 2008, Anteaters seem locked to improve on 15-12 season.
UCI’s Archer Aims to be the Best
ARCHERY: UCI boasts the top archer in the Western Region in sophomore Ruben Hipolito.
Shuttling Toward Ecstasy
If you live in Newport Beach, there is no better feeling than seeing bright sunshine and blue skies on a Friday afternoon after your last class. It’s a relief to get through the week and enjoy at least one afternoon of relaxation on the beach. (If you are like me, a Friday afternoon means at [...]
UCI Roller Hockey: A Big Hit
HOCKEY: UCI roller hockey captures hearts and becomes a fan favorite in its run to the Final Four.
Underdogs Seek Repeat
VOLLEYBALL: UCI has enjoyed several first-year starters stepping up to take this year’s Volleyball team to the postseason.
