February | 2006 | New University

Cyclists ‘Tour’ California

CSC is flying up the final ascent toward the finish line at 32 miles per hour. Seven hundred meters to go and Gerolsteiner's Ren

When sophomore Victor Lamm makes a great play, you do one of two things. If you're in the audience, you cheer; if you're the opposition, you leave the country on the next flight out of sheer frustration.

Who is the Athlete’s Athlete? Do They Play Soccer, Football or Ba

In my column last week, I determined, for a number of reasons, that the most athletic position in sports is either the forward in soccer, swingman in basketball or running back in football.

Baseball Sweeps SDSU, Wins 5th Straight

While the UC Irvine Baseball team's offense had a field day against San Diego State, putting up 12 runs on 15 hits, freshman pitcher Scott Gorgen produced yet another stellar performance. He combined with sophomore hurler Gary Nakashima for nine innings w

Anteaters Falter at Home

An attempt at a dramatic come-from-behind victory fell just short for the UC Irvine Women's Basketball team in a nonconference game against the UC Davis Aggies on Thursday night at the Bren.

Take Advantage of Office Hours

We college students usually get the class syllabus the first day of class. Most of us glance through it looking at when the midterms and finals are and what we'll have to read. Many people, more than you would think, don't even give a second glance to one

How to Avoid Dreaded Roommate Drama

Living off campus with other students is an important part of your college experience and a good way to save money. But let's face it: Living with other people sucks.

Holocaust Denier Punished

Amid the chaos that has erupted throughout the world over the question of free speech, a new controversy has sprung up in the country of Austria, where British historian David Irving was arrested for publicly denying the Holocaust.

On-Campus Study Areas: Extreme Makeovers Needed

Since the decision to expand the Student Center was put into action, I have, for the most part, accepted the inevitable fate of our school. Although obvious inconveniences remain, I realize that the expansion is a necessity and it just so happens that cu

Partisan Politics Rethought

The debate over abortion and gay marriage has completely taken over the political arena, so here is an oversimplified, compromising solution. Democrats, give up your pro-choice beliefs and Republicans give up your antigay polices.

There Is Such Thing As a Stupid Question

Have you ever had your professor take weeks to respond to your e-mail or just not respond at all? It was probably because your e-mail was impolite, or perhaps you asked a stupid question. In all likelihood it was both. A recent New York Times article hi

Hip Hop 101 With KRS-One

The Hip Hop Congress put on a highly successful event on Feb. 22, hosting Hip hop legend KRS-One, who was welcomed by a full house in Humanities Instructional Building 100. The rapper outlined the history of Hip hop as a culture and its philosophies in a

Passionate ‘Kings’ Display Virtuosity

On Feb. 16 to 19, 'Kings of the Dance' exploded onto the stage of the Orange County Performing Arts Center in a two-hour display of strength, virtuosity, humor and passion that brought the audience to screams and a standing ovation.

Stars on ‘Fire’ at The Avalon in Hollywood

For their first performance at The Avalon in Hollywood, the band Stars announced that this would be their last time touring with their third full-length album 'Set Yourself on Fire,' which was released only last May with Arts & Crafts records.

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