America's collective wide ass has increased food portions and pushed the structural limits of pants. Now these wide posteriors are reshaping a classic ride from my childhood.

Visiting Pakistan when he was just 19 years old, Murat Kurnaz was akin to a UC Irvine student studying abroad, as he came to the country to learn about the Islamic faith directly rather than staying in Germany, where he resided.

I didn't have shorts in my luggage when I moved from Iran to Canada, and my family didn't have money set aside to buy some. That wasn't a problem until I enrolled in school and was marched off to P.E.

Much has been said about Senator Barack Obama's noteworthy Philadelphia speech on race and the controversial sermons of his former pastor, Jeremiah Wright.

TENNIS: With the Big West Tournament approaching, the Anteaters need to build some momentum.

VOLLEYBALL: The importance of John Speraw extends far beyond his ability to win championships.

Track: UCI's star 400-meter hurdler is motivated by taking the track program to unprecedented territory.

VOLLEYBALL: Anteaters cruise past No. 2-ranked Northridge and sweep UCSB to clinch postseason birth.

The Oracle: Finally the big-game atmosphere is here at Anteater Ballpark.

BASEBALL: Anteaters capture dramatic victory Saturday, but lose series to Serrano and Titans.