Author Archive for Yolanda Vo
Staff Farewell by Yolanda Vo
I’ve been working at the New University since my freshman year—a writer my first year, associate editor my second, copy editor my third and managing editor my fourth. Four years of reading, writing and editing. Three years with one less day in the week for myself—my Sunday instead dedicated to the production of the New U newspaper. Exhausting? Definitely.
Campus Graffiti Vandals Arrested
MISCHIEF: University property defaced by two offenders; UCI student indicted for expensive damages.
OC Rescues Thousands of Homeless Animals
WILDLIFE: Displaced animals find homes in Orange County, particularly at the OC Fairgrounds.
Shrek the Third
‘Shrek the Third’ brings back many of the familiar, lovable characters from the two previous films, including Puss in Boots, Donkey, Fiona and, of course, Shrek. However, this newest version directed by Chris Miller does not live up to the first two Shrek films directed by Andrew Adamson, who chose to take up ‘The [...]
2007 Vietnamese Int’l. Film Festival at UCI
Well over two hundred bodies scuttled around Edwards University Cinema on Thursday evening, brushing shoulders with various Vietnamese TV hosts, actors, actresses and singers. All were eager to see the cast, crew and world premiere of the martial arts and stunning cinematic epic ‘The Rebel,’ the Vietnamese film by Charlie Nguyen starring Johnny Nguyen, Dustin [...]
Catching the ‘Airborne’ Virus
At 10 minutes before the hour, I scramble down the congested hallway toward my classroom. A girl walks toward me and, at three feet away, she throws her head toward her chest and sneezes. I quickly hold my breath, so as to avoid breathing in the thousands of microscopic germs that are dancing in the [...]
Different Religions Gather to Give Thanks
Thanksgiving is just days away as most of us anticipate spending time with our families and eating delectable dishes that are only served once a year. However, Thanksgiving is more than just a get-together and yummy foods
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Nursing Major Begins Fall 2006
Health: In response to a shortage of nurses in California, UC Irvine introduces nursing science major.
Providing a ‘Jumpstart’ Toward Early Education
Ladies in sequined cocktail dresses and floor-sweeping gowns scurried about B.C.’s Cavern on the Green making sure that decorations were in place.
Gentlemen in slacks and ties hurriedly arranged platters of salads, chicken wings and rice donated by Outb
Relay Raises Money for Cancer
Aldrich Park was filled with enthusiastic cancer survivors, teams of people, tents and luminarias in an overnight event to raise money for the American Cancer Society in its second annual Relay for Life, which took place on April 29.
