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Avoiding the Freshman Fifteen
No matter which college you attend, there are always horror stories that you learn of after you move in as a freshman; murderers hiding in the closets of school buildings and haunted dorm halls, for instance. However, there is one story we freshmen are constantly warned of; a story that is even more terrifying and gruesome than all the rest because it can actually happen to us. Yes, this threat is the “freshman 15.” Cue the frightening screams and the piercing shrieks.
Meat, I Miss You. A little.
I don’t need to try very hard to convince anyone I’m a big eater. Before I became a vegetarian, I would go to Cham Sut Gol for Korean barbeque with a few of my hallmates and finish 6 platters of meat with two others. I would also occasionally go to Brandywine and devour up to 5 chicken breasts along with a ham sandwich and top it all off with a grilled cheese.
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.
Peter’s Gourmade Grill Delivers
When I first heard of Peter’s Gourmade, it sounded interesting: I heard tell of the ABC Burger and Greek Fries, some pictures on Facebook, etc. I was intrigued enough, so I did some research. I uncovered three key words that piqued my interest: Former gas station.
Guys Who Shop With Girls
David Conley/New University
By Marko Ocampo
Shopping is one of my favorite things to do with my girlfriend. Whether it is for clothes, food or music, shopping has allowed us to learn more about each other’s interests and embellish our relationship through the places we visit. I’m here to tell guys that shopping with your girlfriend [...]
En Vogue, Headphones Can’t Be ‘Beat’
Eric Lim/New University
By Kristine Hoang
Parka jackets and desert boots have definitely been popular trends this fall, but so have headphones. With the constant influx of midterms and essays, headphones have been seen all around study lounges and libraries.
Some are simple, but others amp up outfits. Take the underground DJ or indie look, for instance. [...]
Alpha Psi Omega: Veteran’s Professional Fraternity
By Carly Lanning
If you are sitting next to Jack Williams in class, you will immediately notice two things about him. One, he is professional and always prepared for every class period. Second, there is an air of maturity about him that few students carry. If you begin a conversation with Jack Williams he would probably [...]
All Aboard the Internet Fandom Ship
By Karam Johal
As a self-proclaimed fan girl of various books, movies and TV shows throughout the years, I have always been a little hesitant in revealing just how invested I can get in fictional worlds — or the lives of the people who write them and live them on my screen.
I have found that even [...]
The Best Places to Nap on Campus
Marlon Castillo/New University
By Jenny Lyons
We all know that feeling of struggling to stay awake in class: that losing battle with heavy eyelids and nodding heads as the last sip of Starbucks double shot wears offs into the dim abyss of a lecture hall darkened for the upcoming PowerPoint presentation. It’s that point in the [...]
Freshly Baked Indulgences
Diane Oh/New University
By Iman Siddiqui
Who doesn’t love cookies? Just thinking about the chewy, chocolatey goodness makes my mouth water. And the best thing about them? They taste delicious any time of the day. So when the foodie in me discovered a late-night cookie delivery service, specifically for UC Irvine students, I couldn’t wait to [...]
