David Dinh Ngo

The Story Behind “Jesus Ain’t White”

By David Ngo and Alice Giovanna Terriquez If you’ve walked along the circle of Ring Road any number of times, chances are you’ve seen the...

Studymode and Textbooks: Fighting the System

I took a deep breath and entered the money-sucking, budget ruining bookstore that was The Hill—15 minutes before class started. I looked at my...

Resolutions From the Editors: Cross My Heart and Hope to Write

Over the twenty-something-odd years of my life, I don’t think I’ve ever given myself a New Year’s resolution. Maybe it’s because I’ve seen too...

New FDA Blood Policy Remains Stringent

For the first time since before the AIDS epidemic, the Food and Drug Administration has officially revoked its ban on blood donations from men...

Talking About Espionage

Have you ever wondered how great stories with dystopian settings get made? Take Hunger Games for example. Where does the inspiration come from, exactly?...

A Modern Woman Meets Shakespeare’s Women

The stage was pure black, with two ovals of light on the wall; the only things illuminating the place. Accompanying them were two red...

A Christian Coffee Christmas

I do so enjoy a red-hot cup of Christian rage with my coffee! Just kidding. Unfortunately, some people aren’t. For those of you who haven’t...

Bloody Battle For Gender Equality

Recently, there has been another issue involving the double standards of gender. Advertisements for THINX, women’s underwear designed to absorb women’s periods without tampons...

The Person Behind UCI Feels: a Q&A

Have you ever seen those posts where people anonymously rant or express their joy? Did you know UCI has a page dedicated to that? The...

Respect Your Elders

When I was little, I had an extremely shy personality. Whenever my parents had guests over, I would always hide in my room, hoping...

Eccentric Owens at Paris Fashion Week

Alas, Paris Fashion Week 2015 has bidden us adieu, but not without gracing our covetous eyes once again with an impressive assortment of stylish,...

I’m Scared to Close My Eyes, I’m Scared to Open Them

I’m not a fan of horror movies. Jump scares and loud noises accompanied by gallons of blood and gore are mentally-scarring for me, if...

I Wasn’t Ready for Some Football

To be frank, sports most definitely isn’t my forte. That’s mostly why I’ve never written for the Sports section of this paper. Competitive athleticism just...

NY Fashion Week: Old Meets New

The Spring/Summer 2016 line of clothing has come and gone with New York’s 2015 Fashion Week. A weeklong event, the NYFW allows designers, both...