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It’s Not the Oscar’s, Get Ready for Greek Awards 2006!

It's winter quarter. What does that mean to the Greek community? Greek Awards have arrived! Greek Awards is a night to recognize and honor both the accomplishments of outstanding individuals as well as fraternity and sorority chapters as a whole.

Get Educated With Risk Week

As a young woman living miles away from my family, I am always getting advice on how to stay safe. My favorite piece of advice was given to me by my little brother, who said I should just walk around with a sword and no one will bother me, expect perhaps

Top (Last-Minute) Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Candy, flowers, cards, teddy bears, magazines, socks

There Are More Than 50 Books Better Than Racz’s

The name Justin Racz might not ring a bell to the average person, but those of us who peruse enticing book titles at Urban Outfitters might be familiar with his two other '50' books, '50 Jobs Worse Than Yours' and '50 Relatives Worse Than Yours.' His new

Sebastiani’s

Don't know of a romantic restaurant that is sure to amaze and impress any valentine? Are you missing the key ingredient to making this Valentine's Day a truly special one for that special someone in your life?

Soleil’s Career-Changing Advice

It was 3 a.m. and she was still in the lab. The test tubes clicked dissonantly as they passed through her gloved fingers. The repetitive, ceaseless ticking of the clock mimicked her robotic handwork.

The Real Greeks Don’t Speak Latin

On a college campus, the term 'Greek' can mean several things. Students at UC Irvine may associate the word with the pretty people with huge wooden letters and matching sweatshirts who seem to like camping and barbequing on Ring Road.

Out & About Orange County

Tired of the daily grind of studying and sitting in class and wanting to get away, but don't want to spend gas money? Here are four day trips in the area that won't gouge your wallet.

The Real Truth Behind Modesty, Monks and the Way You Dress

Mark Twain once wrote, 'Modesty died when clothes were born.' It's too bad he was wrong. Perhaps it was Twain who began the false belief, still prevalent today, that a person cannot be truly modest in spite of their clothing. Now I'm left here cleaning

Women Helping Women In Costa Mesa

'I gained weight because I've stopped using crack'' or 'I didn't use to wear skirts because I used to have bruises on my knees because my boyfriend was a jerk.' When you help them shop, you hear their stories.

Move Aside Boba, Konjac is in Town

If you're like me, although you love your boba and your coffee, a change from the usual Cha for Tea, Tapioca Express, Starbucks or Diedrich would be greatly appreciated. Well, now you can break out of the mold and expand your beverage options with a drink

Students Can Change the World

Something struck me when I researched the Peace Corps and Teach for America for this story. It's easy to be jaded all the time, to always have your cynical comment loaded.

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