David Gao

How does one adequately condense four years into 1,000 words? How do you capture the salient without missing out on the hilariously uncouth? It’s been one heck of a ride as Editor-in-Chief of the New University this year; here are some parting thoughts.

BROADCAST: The New U sits down with Mark Roberts to talk about the past, present and future of UCI Sports.

At first, fourth-year Jon Sahagian didn’t even like Pokémon. Everyone was trying to “catch ’em all,” precisely why he didn’t want to get involved in the fad. It was only afterward when he began to watch the TV show and play the games a bit when he had a change of heart. While others halted their quest, Sahagian took Pokémon fandom to a whole new level.

UCLA’s legendary Al Scates, who is the men’s volleyball version of John Wooden, has announced that he will be retiring after next season — his 50th year of service with the Bruins.

WISDOM: Sean Madigan is the last remaining Anteater from the 2007 College World Series team.

NOPE: The NCAA rejects center Maxime Chupin’s bid to play at UCI; he will return to France this summer.

If I had it in me as a first grader to hate Sun Yi-Qiang, I would have. But I was much too feeble, much too timid and much too innocent. So I feared him instead.

DEPARTURES: Star forward and two others to leave Anteaters, 2011-2012 team left without any seniors.

The New University sat down with 11 of the 14 ASUCI executive board candidates to ask them about their platforms, strengths and qualifications.

WEEK: Notions of a spirit-less campus begone: UCI to show affection for the blue and yellow.

With UC Irvine’s first round 79-72 loss to Long Beach State in the Big West Tournament, the 2010-2011 ’Eaters squad will on paper look very similar to the 2009-2010 team: a disappointing 13-19, (6-10 Big West) record and early exit in the postseason. Flashes of promise were mired by frustrating inconsistency. But this year was different. This year there was hope.

After watching Cal State Fullerton go 2-0 this week and losing to UC Riverside on Saturday, UC Irvine wound up as the eighth seed going into the Big West Tournament this weekend. If things had gone their way, UCI could have placed as high as fifth; instead, they will take on No. 1 seed Long Beach State at noon on Thursday at the Honda Center.

Mediocre chain-restaurant sandwich lovers at UC Irvine rejoiced last month when Subway opened inside BC’s Cavern on the Green. UCI Dining, which operates Subway,...

The Anteaters’ season was on the line this week, and UC Irvine came through in a most triumphant and spectacular manner. Greatly aided by the return of star forward Eric Wise, UCI managed to clinch a spot in the Big West Tournament by beating both UC Davis and Pacific, teams they had lost to on the road earlier this season.