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Many of us have at least heard of peer academic advisors. Some have even spoken with them at one time or another. These knowledgeable students give their peers information and advice regarding scheduling, major selection, breadth requirements and other re

Oh, to be a struggling college student without the luxury of luxuries. What a pickle! It's not easy to dutifully hit the books and go to work every day on a diet of frozen food, pizza or simple homemade concoctions.

The thing about school is that on an average day, you're stuck here. At some point, you will have a frustrating block of time, whether it is 10 minutes to get lunch and get to class or two hours to wait for an exam to start.

Admit it. You've thought about going to the UC Irvine Counseling Center, but you were afraid of what your friends might think. What you probably didn't know is that the Counseling Center, formed in the early 1970s, strives to help students cope and deal w

In the past year, Hollywood has seen an estimated 6 percent drop in movie ticket sales. This considerable decrease could be due to unappealing storylines, bad actors, the popularity of DVDs or even the deteriorating quality of the movie-going experience

Of all the vices a person could have, I am guilty of, quite possibly, one of the nerdiest: I buy too many books.

You see them every quarter on Ring Road scouting for new members. 'Party this Thursday!' you hear one shout. Fraternities have been on college campuses as long as anyone can remember.

The history of Islamic clothing is a complicated one, often changing with politics, culture and religion. It is quite common for those in the United States and other Western industrialized nations to associate Islamic clothing with a more primitive and op

A quaint Mexican food stand about 15 minutes from campus, Taco Mesa offers fresh, authentic Mexican food

Now open for registration, the Associated Students of UC Irvine Visions Leadership Program is a class aimed toward developing the social skill set of UCI students.

With constant studying, long reading lists, tests every other week and part-time jobs, students at UC Irvine can't help but feel a little stressed now and again. Fortunately, a new club on campus hopes to give students a break from the chaos of everyday l

So what really goes on behind the scenes for the annual Greek Songfest, and how do the spectacular performances ever come about?