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A pristine, white doghouse sits in Sean Alexander McWillie’s backyard. Outside, it resembles some of the original 1965 Brutalist-style architecture found on campus, like the kind seen at Social Science Tower. The insulation is made from re-purposed Styrofoam and it is completely sustainable. Even the roof, which slopes downward so the water can drain from the back, has a small garden growing from it. Inside, it is spacious and beautiful, perfect for Jolly.

VICTORIES: Matthews extends singles win streak to 12 against Sacramento State, UCI wins sixth straight.

It’s an Internet phenomenon, it’s the beginning of the word “tweed” and it’s similar to the noise that a baby bird makes. This Twee, though, is quite different and is dazzling the streets as people sport this new fashion trend, a creative and eclectic collaboration between Mod, Indie and Retro. Oh my!

A look around from the New University photographers.

“We all make things up.” In his keynote speech to start the fifth annual Literary Orange this past Saturday at UC Irvine, novelist Ron Hansen presented his audience with this somewhat eccentric remark. Though he was talking about his writing, he meant it to apply outside the literary world as well, citing storytelling as an almost universal facet of human existence. Hansen made many points in his keynote speech, but like most of the talks that day, they were aimed toward the writing world.

LISTEN: RadioFlag combines traditional radio with newfangled social media, creating a new way to listen.

It is not how you start, but how you finish. Now is the best time to apply this old saying to the UC Irvine men’s volleyball team.

ECOLOGY: UCI’s Environmental Law Society puts together an all-day conference on climate change.

HOPE: Incubus lead-singer Brandon Boyd showcases his art and design collaboration with Hurley.

I was having one of those “I-don’t-know-what-I-am-doing-with-my-life” kind of moments a few months ago. Except this time, it didn’t last a moment. I wasn’t depressed by any means; I was simply frustrated with the routine of my life.

PHOTOS: Another look around Irvine.

VOLLEYBALL: After being swept by the Bruins, UCI responds by sweeping the Ohio State Buckeyes.