Author Archive for Ryon Graf
Banking on Biking: Don’t Stop the Cycle
It seems like every rise in the price of gas elicits a familiar slew of curses and concerns from just about everyone. Last week, I was pleased to see two articles on the topic of biofuels in the New University. I am glad to see a more enlightened debate on the matter, as the issue [...]
Anthill Criterium
Ryon Graf | Staff PhotographerOn Sunday April 6, Anteater Cycling Club hosted the Anthill Criterium. Cycling teams from UCI, UCSD, UCSB, UCLA, USC, Cal Poly SLO, and Stanford were present to represent their schools. The course was located right next to the UCI Medical School and consisted of a half-mile loop.
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Don’t Give the Dog a Clone
RNL Bio, a Seoul-based biotech firm, recently received its first order from a woman in California. The product is a genetic clone of her dead dog, Booger. The price of the firm’s services is $150,000.
Lee Byeong-chun leads the South Korean research team. He is a former associate of the now-disgraced Hwang Woo-suk, who was once [...]
Better Photography, Part III: Landscapes
The sketchpad and easel, coupled with landscape portraiture, is a timeless pursuit for art enthusiasts. In the past century, photography as an art medium has come of age and the ability to capture excellent scenes and landscapes has been made possible through the development of the camera. This is a guide for anyone interested in [...]
Better Photography, Part II: Portraits
By Ryon Graf
Staff Writer
If you own a camera, chances are you like to shoot photos of your friends and family. Everyone can easily shoot portraits with the following tips. To really take advantage of this guide, you should use, buy or acquire a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera. The best type of lens to [...]
Tips for Having a Green Year
As the human impact on our planet continues to grow, it follows that it is necessary to become more conscientious and active in order to reduce the personal toll you may have on the environment. In the dawn of the 21st century, it is very difficult to rise above the petroleum-based economy.
Yet, it’s still very [...]
Better Photography, Part I: DSLR
Digital SLR’s are perhaps the most versatile cameras ever made. Knowing how to utilize your camera is crucial. Here, I present a simple guide with tips for taking better photos.
DSLR stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex camera. DSLR’s have interchangeable lenses and are the most widely used cameras by both professionals and amateurs. [...]
Personal Genetic Profiles Hide the Real Story
Less than a decade after the human genome was decoded and made available to the public, a new novelty has arisen: personal genetic screening. California-based Google biotech startup 23andMe and Icelandic deCODE Genetics have developed a service to provide personal information about your genome. This includes testing for links to genetically inheritable traits, including diseases [...]
UK Carbon Cap Is Good But More Is Needed
It is hard to ignore global warming anymore. Unless you have particularly sensitive skin, you may not have personally witnessed the changes already occurring, but the impacts of global climate change are already sparking human action. For instance, a few weeks ago the U.S. Coast Guard announced that it would build a new base in [...]
Men’s Soccer Fails to Build Momentum
SOCCER: The Anteaters escaped the fires in UC Davis, but couldn’t avoid tacking on another loss to their record.
