THE HYPOTHESIS: Having a rival makes every team better. It automatically becomes more than just about a win or loss. It becomes a contest of heart and toughness. Pride being the fuel behind any good rivalry.
So you found out you're an Anteater. You probably haven't started practicing chants of "Rip ‘Em 'Eaters" for sideline cheers just yet, and you may have to ignore the snickers for a while when you tell your friends back home your sporting event war cry is a ferocious, "Zot!" And how about explaining to them that accompanying hand gesture? Haven't heard of it yet? Try bringing together your thumb, middle and ring fingers to make hind legs and a tail. Have your index and pinky fingers stand tall to make arms ready for a bear hug defense. Your hand may cramp now, but it'll become second nature by Winter Quarter. It's your Anteater, and it's reared and ready to attack...
ASUCI, along with UC Irvine in general, has undergone significant changes to meet the demands of our young and growing campus. One week into the 2008-2009 academic year, ASUCI has already established that it is nothing like past student governments.
THE ORACLE: It's a new year and a new season. Whether you are a freshman, a transfer or even a returning student, you might be picking up this newspaper for the first time. Many of us complain about the lack of excitement and things to do on this campus and in this city. Well, here I am. And here I am to make the case for UC Irvine Athletics.
THE ORACLE: This may be the year both the men's and women's soccer teams break out. There, I said it. This season should be when Scott Juniper's women's squad takes it to the next level, and George Kuntz's squad bounces back.
THE HYPOTHESIS: Ladies and gentlemen, our Saturdays have officially become better. Saturdays play host to college football throughout the country and we get to watch players and students put everything on the line in the name of their school colors.
