Author Archive for Ryan Cady
Humanities Budget Issues
UC Irvine is a pretty good school, right? Hell, scratch that. We’re great. We’ve got high-ranking programs all around, from biology to engineering to social science, but our greatest strengths lie within our humanities departments. In fact, our graduate program for literary criticism is number 1! All over the board, when it comes to theories on gender studies, literary theory, minority issues, we can generally be said to kick some serious ass.
Hands Off the Internet!
A resounding cry (or in some cases, just caps-locked text) spread like wildfire over the Internet this past month: “FUCK SOPA!”
Who is Ron Paul Really?
Who the hell is Ronald Ernest Paul? To his supporters and admirers, he is a shining beacon of hope, honesty and true politics. He signals a return to a politics for the people, not for the government, a philosophy steeped in the work of Ayn Rand and the ideals behind libertarianism.
Derived from Tragedy, Celebrating Seal Beach
I’ve probably driven by Salon Meritage more than a hundred times in my life. I can’t possibly count how many times I’ve walked right past it on my way to Main Street, or to the Shore House Café, or just to a friend’s house.
Costume Controversy
In my highly professional opinion, Halloween kicks ass. I honestly have trouble wrapping my mind around the idea that anyone could possibly “dislike” Halloween, unless maybe in an ironic hipster way. Think about it, what’s not to like? When you’re a kid, you get to dress up in the coolest costumes in the history of the universe, and your neighbors (who you may or may not despise) give you candy for bugging them. When you’re an adult, all the women dress slutty, all the guys dress like idiots, and everybody gets drunk and has a grand old time. And there’s probably still candy. Add in all the awesome decorations, haunted houses and TV specials/horror films, and it makes for practically the best time you will have all year.
PETA Porn
If you’re a vegetarian or a vegan, I must ask that you do not take this article personally. It is in no way aimed at your lifestyle or political preference. This article is a critique of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), and the continual hypocrisy and absurd political goose chases over the years that they have been responsible for.
Free Swag for Freshmen Is a Waste
Last week, I was walking along Ring Road toward the Student Center, and I went around the Bookstore, instead of through it, like I usually do. In the small building adjacent to the bookstore, I spy a few people in line at some portable tables, and a sign that says “Freshmen Sweatshirts.”
No more fur in West Hollywood
Late last month the city council of West Hollywood passed a bill that made the sale of fur in their local businesses illegal. As usual in today’s day and age, what should have been a local stride for progress has turned into a maelstrom of opinion pieces and scathing articles in publications statewide.
Lucas’ War on ‘Star Wars’
The scene is instantly recognizable to any “Star Wars” fan, even a casual one.
Food Truck Craze: What’s the Big Deal?
What springs to mind when I say “food trucks?”
