There's something that's been bugging me for the past few weeks. Ever since the release of "Watchmen," I've seen a lot of people and critics continuously belittling the film. I come before you now to say: really? You're saying that "Watchmen" was disappointing? Now, let's be clear. Yes, the graphic novel was better. Of course it was. The book is always better.
I'm sure that during their time at UC Irvine, most students have made it to the beach, and after all, living so close to the coast is one of the largest perks of going to UCI. Catalina Island is right off the coast, and is an excellent day trip or weekend vacation that not nearly enough students know about.
Girl One: Who is Boy George?
Girl Two: Isn't he George Bush's son?
— Gateway Commons
Overheard by: Stephanie N. Van Ginkel
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You remember back in middle school and high school when the student government elections were popularity contests? Consider the ASUCI elections a glorified popularity contest. Except while in middle school and high school the student governments dealt mostly with dances and charity events, the ASUCI elections actually affect our environment on campus, our student life and even tuition.
The Freshness and The Swagger were invited to be pro's for a day and, as you may have expected, we took full advantage of the opportunity. Thank you, Dodger gods.
Phi Gamma Fraternity hosted the "Irvine Fun Run" last Saturday and raised $3000 for the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Research Program, part of Children's Hospital of Orange County.
Who doesn't love food? It's a bit hard not to dig digging in when your life depends on it. Plus, food's just delicious. So what can be said about it? A fascinating, underrated place births it: the land. Without food, we can't do business, play piano, tune into "America's Next Top Model" or defend against telemarketing solicitations. As a consumer species, we are indefinitely and inextricably bound to the land. Without food, we are nothing. Now grab my hand, and we'll take a waltz down the history of food in modern times.
If there's one part of UC Irvine that makes me feel particularly spoiled, it's the Anteater Recreation Center (ARC). Not only does its recent remodel boast a brand-new weight room and equipment, but only at the ARC can you go swimming, get a massage, take a cooking class and climb a rock wall in the same afternoon. It's the nicest college athletics facility I've ever been to, and in my opinion even surpasses expensive private fitness clubs like Newport Beach's Equinox or the ritzy 24-Hour Fitness Ultra Sport.
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