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Easing Your Voting Pains | October 2008
Voting. The word usually wards off most students for one reason or another. Some say their vote will not count while others feel that they just do not know the issues nor the candidates. Yes, it does take a time out of a busy day of Lost and ... > Read More
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Blushing Brides | October 2008
Sex Trafficking & The Global Sex Trade
SEX FOR SALE. Signs like this aren't the norm, right? But try typing the word "Filipina," into Google. The first sites that pop up seem innocent enough: Online Dating services, a database ... > Read More
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Architectural Digest | October 2008
A non-fiction short story written humorously about life's "messy-ness."
If you know my mother, you know she likes to save things. Every possession has the possibility of coming with her to the afterlife. The most prized: Architectural ... > Read More
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The Technological Divide | October 2008
Nothing says "Fuck Off" like a pair of headphones. To my delight, Apple's iPod multimedia player not only plays mp3's and video, but also makes me impervious to the advances of would-be solicitors passing out fliers to their mixers, rallies or social... > Read More
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A Photo Finish | October 2008
Throughout history, the definition of beauty has been constantly changing. In Europe during the Renaissance, paintings depicted pale, curvy women as the ideal. Whereas wafer thin, feminine men of Victorian era art were seen as wealthy, refined and ... > Read More
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The Top 3 Inventions That Will Change Your Life | October 2008
1. Water Powered Car
A company in Japan called Genepax has developed a water-powered vehicle through its unique WES (Water Energy System) technology. Through a membrane electrode assembly, Genepax's prototype breaks down water ... > Read More
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A Kerchief Causing Mischief | October 2008
It seems the scarf has become the new go-to accessory replacing the vintage bangle or the hobo knitted cap of 2007. More specifically the Arab-inspired kerchief has become popular worldwide. While studying abroad in Barcelona I would walk the open-... > Read More
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Energy Shmenergy | October 2008
Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar, Full Throttle, AMP. We all know of them, but do we know about them? Generally, energy drinks are sweet, carbonated and caffeinated beverages that promise a healthier and better tasting alternative to coffee. Such ... > Read More
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For Your Information | October 2008
In roughly 100 million years, the average day will be about 25 hours in length.
The Hawaiian alphabet consists of only 12 letters.
Pigs are capable of becoming alcoholics.
There are more muscles in a ... > Read More
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Santorini | October 2008
Last summer, our public relations manager, Cerianne Ingersoll, traveled to several countries in the Mediterranean with her family. This account is from her experience on the Greek island, Santorini.
Imagine standing on the ... > Read More
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In Focus: The Landscape at the J. Paul Getty Museum | October 2008
In Songs of the Sky, No. 2, one of twenty-seven prints featured in the Getty's eclectic exhibition of landscape photography, Alfred Stieglitz tilts his camera upwardsand photographs a silhouetted sky. It's a small black and white print (not even 4 by... > Read More
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The High Speed Rail | October 2008
Is the High Speed Rail A Solution to the California Crisis?
Throughout the last three decades, California's population has grown considerably with an increase of approximately 12.8 million people since the 1980 census was conducted. ... > Read More
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US Dollars Affects Overseas | October 2008
As articles and news channels continue to publicize America's economic woes, there has been little coverage on the direct effects that our economy has had on foreign neighbors. Sure, everyone knows how the Canadian dollar is now stronger than the ... > Read More
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What He Wants*: Barack Obama | October 2008
Who honestly wants to read through political issue after political issue? We've summarized some of the issues at the top of our list so you can make a decision for yourself...all you have to do is turn that decision into a vote.
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What He Wants*: John McCain | October 20, 2008
Who honestly wants to read through political issue after political issue? We've summarized some of the issues at the top of our list so you can make a decision for yourself... all you have to do is turn that decision into a vote. > Read More
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Got Earth? | April 2008
"Never doubt that a group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
What if you knew that your choices would leave a footprint long after you have lived... > Read More
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Not A Simple Coincidence | April 2008
Life often has a peculiar way of sequencing events. A farmer's wife loses her wedding ring in her potato field, finding it forty years later while dining on a potato grown from her own field. Many would call this coincidence. Coincidences are ... > Read More
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The Museum of Latin America Art | April 2008
Thanks to seemingly endless field trips in the 3rd and 4th grade where I felt forced to stare at moody, dark paintings of the late 19th century, my excitement for visiting museums died years ago. There are times when I enjoyed a small show or ... > Read More
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The Birth Control Gender War | April 2008
Being a woman has never been easy.
In the 1960's, it became a little easier.
Some credit the birth control pill to have sparked the entire sexual revolution of the 1960s, allowing women to explore their sexuality with ... > Read More
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One Purpose One Million Ways | April 2008
At long last, the weekend is here. A few days of rest and relaxation from all the strenuous work of the past week. Not so for Ethan Sawyer and Veronica Lauren, who have every intention of working hard to help those in need. And they are not ... > Read More
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CULTURE SPOTLIGHT: Turkey | April 2008
A culture I have only read of in books, I was unsure of what to expect when first wandering onto the streets of Kusadasi. Would we, as Americans, be welcomed or shunned? With the day feeling like 180 degrees out, I dressed in shorts and a tank top... > Read More
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Believing in Changes | April 2008
Change. The promise of this ambiguous word has been a staple of American elections since its initial history. This year, it is the word that exemplifies today's campaign for commander-in-chief. As seen in the campaigns of Barack Obama and John ... > Read More
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UP IN SMOKE a look inside Cannabis Clubs | April 2008
It's the kind of night where the sky is so clear it doesn't even look real. The air is sharp, tangible with cold. I step outside and the atmosphere tingles at the tip of my nose. It smells like clarity and rain. As I draw closer to The Surfer... > Read More
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FYI | April 2008
An official religion in Australia is "jedi" with a band of 70,000+ followers.
To tip a restaurant in Iceland is considered an insult.
A person will eat 60,000 pounds of food throughout their life.
There are over 40,000 toilet related injuries reported in the United States each year.
Driving a dirty car is illegal in Russia.
About 63,000 trees are required to create the Sunday issue of the New York Times.
A major cause of global warming is from cow farts.
The original color of coca-cola was green.
It is not possible to sneeze with your eyes open.
Albert Einstein didn't know how to tie his shoes.
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10 Illuminating Destinations | April 2008
1. The Roman Coliseum, Italy
Completed in 80 AD, this amphitheater is encapsulated with a history of gladiator competitions resulting in the death of several humans and 9,000 wild animals.
2. The house of Anne ... > Read More
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Comprehension | January 2008
Providing your quarterly diversion with a few groundbreaking, life-changing facts. Heinz Ketchup, Polar Bears, Ancient Contraceptives, and Donald Duck. Enjoy!
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10 Ways You Can Go Beyond | January 2008
Stretch Your Limits. Experience Something New. Go Beyond> Read More
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The Act of Forgetting | January 2008
...How Human Rights Get Lost
The phone rings for a few seconds before ..."Hello?" The voice on the other end of the line is youthful and calm, yet there is something else, a twinge of nervous energy. After only a few minutes of ... > Read More
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Immigration in the United States | January 2008
In October 4, 2006, students marched onto the stage at an auditorium in Columbia University and held up a banner that declared, "No one is ever illegal." The students were protesting a speech being given by Jim Gilchrist, the leader of the Minutemen ... > Read More
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Hands Together For Something | January 2008
Hands Together Center for Children, a non-profit preschool located in the very heart of downtown Santa Ana, California, demonstrates the desperate need for childhood education and illustrates its struggle to meet the growing demands for education ... > Read More
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It Is Not Easy Being Green | January 2008
...but these cities sure do try
The following cities have not yet received laurels of praise on golden plaques. They have, however, all taken notable steps towards improving their residents' quality of life by working with, rather than... > Read More
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Sell Your Soul for a Cookie! | January 2008
"Sell your soul for a cookie." It was the attention grabbing phrase on campus this past June. Dozens of UC Irvine organizations had gathered on Ring Road to set up booths and promote their clubs. But the newly formed Atheists, Agnostics and ... > Read More
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Alternative Choices | January 2008
Three dollars and forty-seven cents per gallon of gas. We never expected it to go this far. Yes, most of our wallets have cringed at the pump, slaves to the cycle of expensive gas. The good news? Thanks to today's scientific innovations, the ... > Read More
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Culture Spotlight: AFRICA | January 2008
Imagining what Africa is like and actually visiting Africa... COMPLETELY different. Okay, maybe I was half expecting to see elephants and giraffes walking around like they own the place. I guess I was a little disappointed that I did not have to ... > Read More
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Study Abroad Spain | January 2008
Last friday we went to see these Greek and Roman ruins in Empuries - a really cute city on the coast of Spain near France. Hillary and I decided once you've seen ruins, you've seen 'em all. Just to let you in on a little secret... they're just ROCKS... > Read More
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A Night of Passion with the Ladies | January 2008
I am sure either you or someone you know has a mother who attended a Tupperware Party way back in the day. You know, those get-togethers where a consultant comes to the home of a woman and showcases several kinds of Tupperware to girlfriends, in ... > Read More
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Pledge to Go Green | August 2007
This was the goal for over two billion people when they gathered together in seven locations across the globe to demand an end to the climate crisis. On July 7, 2007 Al Gore's Live Earth Concert, which raised awareness for global warming, kicked off ... > Read More
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Invisible Children | August 2007
It started with a Movie...that sparked a Movement...to change Culture, Policy, & Lives.
You may remember the group "Invisible Children" coming to SSLH back in March to screen the documentary about the war in Uganda. Only about 100 UCI... > Read More
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Presidential Elections 2008 | August 2007
Presidential Elections are looming, ladies and gentlemen; and the time has come for us to evaluate how these candidates will affect our very existence. When it comes to matters of our surroundings, we must be astute. No doubt, these fine people are ... > Read More
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Living Through Chemistry | August 2007
Depressed people rarely like to talk about their depression. As my study doctor says, many people "suffer needlessly," going through life without ever seeking the treatment they need. I know several people my age who should be getting help, but aren'... > Read More
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Void Where Prohibited | August 2007
In 1997, the President of Honduras, Ricardo Maduro found his son's dismembered body with a note attached: "More people will die...the next victims will be police and journalists." In 2002, members of the gang Mara Salvatrucha boarded a public bus in ... > Read More
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I Do Not Have a Hometown | August 2007
My life can be described as a dream vacation: by the age of 12, I had lived in four different countries and traveled to more than 10 others. I have memories of three trips to the Eiffel Tower in France, spring breaks spent walking the Rialto Bridge ... > Read More
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We All Sold Out | August 2007
It's official. I am now the black sheep of my family. This year, my younger cousin, Alan, decided to announce to the family that has agreed to abandon his dreams of film school and pursue the new family trend to study nursing. In a few years, he - ... > Read More
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