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
"It's frightening. I scare small...
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.
Presidential candidates for the upcoming ASUCI election answer questions in the student center patio. Left to right: Megan Braun, Mark Crawford, Isaac Yerushalmi...
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.
Half of what makes or breaks a campus is the people. As my friends at Campus Tours told me, all you need to start a club here are three friends, a constitution, $40 … and a dream With the wide array of quirky clubs UC Irvine students have used this rule to create, three in particular stand out.
Twelve trench coat-clad UC Irvine students pour into the unusually warm streets of Amsterdam's Red Light District in search of Hotel The Globe. Through the cobblestone streets of the District, the wheels of our baggage click between stones and our eyes wander between old architecture and the streaming canal. It is March 20 and finals week exhaustion can barely penetrate the excitement of travel as we arrive at the hostel and recuperate for half an hour and reassemble downstairs.
While posters, banners, tents and other miscellaneous promotional materials garnered attention for various organizations on Ring Road during the first week of spring quarter, individuals flocked to another part of UC Irvine that was almost in total darkness. With only a few flashlights and flickering screens, the UCI Observatory gathered attention from the UCI community and beyond with its series of three Visitor Nights held from April 3 to April 5.
When you think of Goodwill, you might think of shelves of used toasters, racks of obscure T-shirts, old stuffed animals, and maybe even the clothing you donated last week, as I have. Don't let your first impression or the store's notorious aroma deter you from seeking what could be your next favorite item of clothing. Recently, I found a black vintage jumpsuit, denim jacket, faux-fur stole, and several other pieces to use for fabric at the Goodwill store in Costa Mesa. I've learned that if you take the time to sift through the racks, you're often lucky enough to discover a unique item.
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