The recent ISIS insurrection proved that the world’s oil supply will continue to be in serious danger if the terrorist organization ISIS (“Islamic State in Iraq and Syria”) gains power. The global oil market is threatened but will eventually return to a normal state. The Islamic State (of Iraq and Syria) is a radical Islamist group that has taken control …
UC Merced students enjoy Yogolicious, Merced’s newest dessert restaurant
As UC Merced continues to expand in campus size and student population, it would only make sense that the city of Merced develops as well. In just this past year alone, UC students and the people of Merced have graciously welcomed the presence of two new restaurants that have opened – Panera and Chipotle. Conveniently, a new dessert joint – …
U2 proves they can still play Songs of Innocence
U2 surprised everyone when the group suddenly dropped its 13th studio album Songs of Innocence on September 9, free, exclusively on iTunes. The band from Dublin, Ireland came together back in 1976 and has since sold 150 million records worldwide. The legendary group consists of lead singer Bono (Paul Hewson), guitarist and keyboardist The Edge (David Evans), drummer Larry Mullen …
PHOTO STORY: Science and Engineering 2 Offers Exciting New Work Spaces
California’s ninth UC campus welcomed its newest building along with the excitement of new research lab and class space. “Science and Engineering 2 is a very modern, visually appealing and beautiful new building. It offers lots of new quiet space for us to study in and offers more office and research space,” said Aja Johnson, a fourth year Developmental Biology …
Grande Finally Makes It Big with My Everything
When looking at 5’ 1” and petite, 21-year old Ariana Grande, it may be quite surprising to find that she has such a strong voice. Born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida, to Italian parents, the former television star dropped her second studio album My Everything three weeks ago on August 25th. The album is a nice display of Grande’s …
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy lives up to its astronomical levels of praise
Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel Studios’ newest film franchise, proves that even a superhero aficionado’s most obscure characters can make a great film. Directed by James Gunn, the film follows Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) as he teams up with a deadly but comical group of outcasts comprised of Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Rocket …
The Hundred-Foot Journey – No Flavor to Savor
The colorful Indian spices and tastefully simplistic French dishes in The Hundred-Foot Journey are a visual masterpiece indeed, however, the movie was unsatisfactory in serving the mind’s palate. As I watched the film I longed for an emotional connection to the seemingly shallow characters and typical storyline. Main character Hassan’s (Manish Dayal) gorgeous eyes and perfectly shaven face was a …
Threats of Listeria Lead to Fruit Recall
Peaches, plums, and nectarines in California may be contaminated with Listeria, a type of bacteria formally known as Listeriosis. However, there are no reported cases in California at this time. According to USA Today, the initial recall was nationwide and alerted buyers of fruit that was packed and bought between June 1 and July 12. The recall was extended five …
Pop Psychology Vibes with Neon
Utah, the 45th state, better known for its Mormonism, has been producing pop, rock, and metal of late. The four-member band Neon Trees from Provo, a city of close to 120,000, has been together since 2006. The group’s lead singer is Tyler Glenn, guitarist is Chris Allen, drummer/singer is Elaine Bradley, and bassist is Branden Campbell. Pop Psychology, the group’s …
U.S. – Africa Bonds Strengthened by Fellowship Program and Three-Day Summit
President Obama invited 50 African leaders to the first three-day U.S. – Africa Leaders Summit to discuss the strength, future of trade, and investment for Africa. The Summit, scheduled on August 4 – 6, focused on “investing in the next generation,” according to BBC World News. It was the “largest event any American president has hosted with African heads of …