Opinion

October 30, 2009

No More Mr. Nice ‘Human

By The Weatherhuman

So, Halloween weekend is upon us, and I know who the Weatherhuman is going to haunt.

October 30, 2009

Proper Interview Preparation Pays Off

By Peter Cheng

In my last column, I provided techniques on how to make a lasting impression on an employer through the most difficult medium -- a phone screen. Now, how do you breeze by your competition in a face-to-face or on-site int...

October 29, 2009

Play it Safe for Hassle Free Halloween

By Mark Signa

The school year has been off and running now for a few weeks and already it’s time for Halloween! Ahhh, nothing says Halloween like funny costumes, candy, black cats and, according to Albertsons and Wal-Mart, ...

October 29, 2009

The Witching Hour Begins

By The Weatherhuman

You know what starts tonight. I’m not going to lecture you; I’m in no position. As it is, my plan is to turn in my scantrons, throw on whatever hat I find in the back of the closet and get immediately, indece...

October 29, 2009

No Bologna, Incredible Edibles Turn Gaucho Into Italian Food Snob

By Alex Khatchadourian

I think that I officially crossed the line to becoming an "Italian food snob" when I went on a field trip to Bologna with my program last weekend. Bologna -- also known as "La Grassa" or "Fat City," -- is known for its f...

October 28, 2009

Smart Tips for a Sexy Halloween

By Chris Alexander

It's time again for thousands of people to come rushing through Isla Vista to crowd our streets, take up our parking, extend the line at Freebirds and generally tear this city to the ground for three days. While the clus...

October 28, 2009

The Key To Your 15 Minutes

By The Weatherhuman

Great news: The Weatherhuman found your keys! Weird, right? It’s like your 15 minutes of fame (sorry you had to waste it on this). I figure you may be reading this outside in the cold, using newspapers for warmth, ...

October 28, 2009

Group Says “Euro Trip” Article Misses the Point Entirely

By Violetta Muselli and Nick Allen

In response to what we believe to be muddled and biased journalism revealed in your recent article on the Environmental Affairs Board ("EAB's Euro Trip Leads to Funding Concerns," Daily Nexus, Oct. 27, 2009), we think th...

October 27, 2009

Yudof Not to Blame for Legislature’s Failure

By Steven Begakis

I truly sympathize with you. After the state cut $813 million from the University of California budget, hordes of disgruntled faculty and students began screaming over furloughs, program cuts and tuition increases, deman...

October 27, 2009

Sunny with a Chance of Crashing

By The Weatherhuman

Hey, while you were busy whining about how Where the Wild Things Are was your absolute most favorite childhood book ever and how the movie ruined it, your registration window for Winter opened, and closed.

October 27, 2009

UCs Governed by Well-Paid Gravedigger

By Jamie Silverstein

In a recent New York Times interview, you shared your view that "being president of the University of California is like being manager of a cemetery: There are many people under you, but no one is listening." This is a p...

October 26, 2009

Advice Soothes the Savage Beast

By Igor Hiller

Bonjour! That's the French word for the beginning of this column. Last weekend, I was invited to a petite soirée, and ever since, I've been feeling very Français. Being French is difficile, though. Did you know...

October 26, 2009

Destroyed Dreams and Awful Alcohol

By The Weatherhuman

This routine is getting old. Any time I have left over from pulling all-nighters, slaving away for next to nothing and napping to the soundtrack of chickens is spent drinking, yet my body still has not learned to cope. I...

October 26, 2009

Student Association Takes Yudof’s Offer to March on Capitol

By Victor Sanchez

There is an old adage that says, "If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got." The Regents and the state legislature have been following this model for years, but reacting to budget cuts ...

October 23, 2009