SUBURBAN OUTFITTER: Back home in the Bay Area, I never thought about shopping for spring and summer clothing until March when, if I were lucky, the temperature would slowly climb to the cool mid-60s. Here in Irvine, however, it's mid-January and a ridiculous 85 degrees. Even though I'm wearing denim cutoffs, I feel like I'm about to pass out as I trudge up a slight slope in Aldrich Park. What does this tell me (besides that I'm ludicrously out of shape)? It's time to shop for the new season.
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UCI Bookstore Suffering Slightly from Poor Economy; UCI Alumnus Dies After Six-Year Bout With Lou Gehrig's Disease; Medical Director of UCI Center Debunks Holiday Myths; Bureau of Labor Releases December Unemployment Statistics.
Irvine Planeteers: Over winter break, I went on a full moon hike in Bommer Canyon. Bommer Canyon is a remnant of the Irvine Company's property, originally obtained by James Irvine in 1867. Sold to the city of Irvine in the 80s, it has been set aside to remain open space. The area is only a few minutes from UC Irvine's campus, located next to gorgeous Shady Canyon.
Members of the jazz sextet performing at Anthill Pub's "Interactions," held the first Thursday of every month, take a break from performing to catch a glimpse of a football game.
A student represents the pro-Gaza half of Thursday's rallies regarding Israel's bombing and military invasion of the region. UCIPD officers casually surveyed the spirited, but peaceful demonstrations.
