We Didn’t Start the Fire
AFTERMATH: Though the fires are all completely contained, danger remains from air quality health risks.
Researchers at UCI Study Genetic Alteration to Prevent Disease
RESEARCH: Scientists are developing methods to diagnose harmful diseases and treat them in utero.
New Contract for Patient Care Workers
WAGES: Patient care workers receive a temporary contract for increased pay waiting for approval by union.
Financial Crisis and Late Budget Risk UC Funds
ECONOMY: UC representatives comment on the precarious status of funding and tuition.
Shocktoberfest Enlivens UCI
The air outside of the Bren Events Center smelled of sweat, weed and booze. Tens of thousands gathered to witness Shocktoberfest and its two headliners, Matt Costa and Three 6 Mafia.
New Computers Prevent False Reports
REPORTS: Insider alarm inspires search and reveals falsifying of patient records.
Ben Folds Keeps it Fresh and ‘Normal’
Three years after his last album “Songs for Silverman,” Ben Folds is back. His latest work, “Way to Normal,” was released with a bang despite some surrounding controversy. In mid-July, some new tracks were “leaked” online and were later declared fake by Folds himself. Despite the scandal, the real album, released on Sept. 30 strikes a chord with Folds fans.