A&E

DRAMA: The Shakespeare classic is reinterpreted with a twist in this latest production.

FOLKSY: Sam Beam tries to change his reputation for subtle folk with this new album.

SLASHED: The School of the Arts is going to be hit hard by the new budget cuts; what stays and what goes?

SPIRIT: How will the new budget affect ASUCI concerts and events? The New U investigates.

GAMING: The latest installment of this Disney/“Final Fantasy” hybrid fails to thrill players.

SOULFUL:Legendary southern rock artist Gregg Allman explores the blues with his latest album.

WALK: Peter Weir’s latest film only tells a shade of the extraordinary story it tries to portray.

Here at UC Irvine, our Department of Dance under the Claire Trevor School of the Arts has reached world recognition for its successes in both performance as well as the study of dance as an artistic field. With UCI also being a premiere university known for its strong academic programs, one has come to expect students with strong talents both in the classroom and on stage.

NAUGHTY: Will Americans be able to handle the sex and drugs of this popular British series?

HISTORY: The Decemberists have finally come out of the 18th century and into the modern age.

Piano-driven electronic rock band Suddyn played a noontime concert at the Student Center Jan. 12, showcasing their rock anthems to the UCI population. Suddyn is comprised of two brothers from Montauk, N.Y. and an Irishman, and this trio has already had hit singles in Ireland and toured around Europe. Now they’ve come to America and are ready to conquer the West Coast. Lead singer and keyboardist Alan Steil, guitarist and backup vocalist Jarrett Steil, and drummer Brendan Connolly sat down with the New University to talk about their aspirations for Suddyn in the U.S.

RAPTURE: Arthur Miller’s classic is brilliantly brought to life by talented UCI thespians.