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Halo Infinite Review: Campaign and Multiplayer

1/21/2022 - 2 minute read

I was young when I first picked up a game controller. My dad had played on the original Xbox and PlayStation2 when I was only two or three. Some of my earliest memories involve me sitting in front of the TV and watching my dad play through “Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic,” “Ratchet and Clank,” and other games from the era. A few years later, I picked up the controller myself and started playing.

The Metaverse and It’s Impacts on Virtual Reality

1/21/2022 - 2 minute read

What is the Metaverse? It’s a question that has been plaguing a lot of people since the term was first coined last year by Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, the app, and owner of Meta, the rebranded Facebook, the company.

The Moon International Center is open to all students and encourages international students to commune.

Omicron variant of the coronavirus: What you should know

12/10/2021 - 1 minute read

According to a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the emergence of the omicron variant, the infection and spread of omicron has officially begun in the United States. The variant was first reported in mid-November and the World Health Organization listed omicron as a "variant of concern." Among 50 states, 19 of them already have confirmed cases as of this past Monday. California is one of the states to have its first confirmed case last Friday.

Is crypto a day trader’s dream or a deadly investment

11/19/2021 - 2 minute read

Cryptocurrencies are digital assets used to buy or exchange goods and services, mainly on the web. It evolved into a form of investment and a secure way of exchanging online transactions. The increasing need for the safe and less traceable nature of Bitcoin has driven the price to skyrocket since it launched on Jan. 3, 2009. The true identity of the originator of Bitcoin -- referred to as “Nakamoto” -- remains a mystery. It is not known if it is a single person or a group of people or an organization who started it, but Bitcoin went viral online in a short amount of time.

Tanaka Farms Christmas art from their trees

Top five Thanksgiving break ideas in O.C.

11/19/2021 - 2 minute read

During Thanksgiving there are many ways to get involved and celebrate the season around Orange County. Students can have a fulfilling and fun break with any of these five activities. Experiencing new and old events with those we love in O.C. can bring great joy to our hearts.

Enjoy fun photos ops with different farm animals while you pick your pumpkin

Let’s give them pumpkin to talk about

10/29/2021 - 2 minute read

Located only a half-mile from campus, Tanaka Farms offers you the chance to enjoy fall traditions in Southern California sunshine. The farm is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is completely free to visit; however, you must pay a $10 parking fee in order to get in. At this time they are not accepting on-foot visitors so you must arrive by car but, with pumpkins priced at only $1.39 per pound, you’re not going to want to carry those precious pumpkins back to campus anyways.

Entertainment from Street Beat during the the Irvine Village Global Festival

Get up and dance! The Irvine Village Global Festival delivers moments of celebration

10/15/2021 - 2 minute read

On Oct. 9, in a roaring venture to bring families and friends together in the Irvine community, Irvine Village Global Festival was a success! The Irvine Village Festival showcased a host of different foods, entertainment and upcoming talent featuring artists like “Minor Strut” and “Street Beat.”

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Deep Roots Bible studies are perfect for college students

Deepen Your Roots: A Bible Study For Millenials

10/6/2017 - 2 minute read

Looking for a way to deepen your relationship with God? Deep Roots Bible Studies has partnered with Concordia to give us all of the above!

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