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Malcolm Todd’s ‘I Just Got Mad’ is relatable but redundant 

Malcolm Todd has made himself a name in music within a short timespan, and although his newest album “Do That Again” came out earlier this summer, he’s been topping charts before summer. When Todd dropped “I Just Got Mad” on July 9, despite the...

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12 states sue over Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger 

Twelve states filed a lawsuit on July 13 to block Paramount Skydance Corporation’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with California Attorney General Rob Bonta leading the coalition, according to the California Department of Justice.  Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the complaint argues the merger violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act, the federal statute prohibiting mergers likely to substantially reduce market competition.  According to Axios’ review of the complaint, the states’ antitrust case focuses on three separate markets. Following the merger, three companies would control 75% of the wide-release theatrical film market, while four companies — the merged firm, Disney, Universal and...

12 states sue over Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger 

Twelve states filed a lawsuit on July 13 to block Paramount Skydance Corporation’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with California Attorney General Rob Bonta leading the coalition,...

Current global heat waves are severe and concerning

Extreme heat waves have affected Europe and the United States over the past week, contributing to thousands of deaths across Europe, setting new temperature records and drawing attention to...

New Swan Shakespeare Festival happening on summer nights

As UC Irvine empties during the summer, a 15-ton portable Elizabethan-style theater stands between Langson Library and the Gateway Study Center looking over Aldrich Park.  Marked by its distinct red...

Opinion

Prize and prejudice: Colonialism in the World Cup

Over the past month, teams from around the globe have tested their mettle in exciting World Cup matches. Unfortunately, some fans have one major complaint: The supposedly meritocratic competition has been tainted by discrimination. The...

Simone Weil and AI: The lesson before the answer 

Simone Weil, a 20th-century French philosopher, treated attention as a moral discipline that teaches people to encounter the world with humility. With the continuous use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by students, confusion is treated...

Why Camus lingers

Albert Camus will often enter students’ lives incidentally through a classroom text or a casual recommendation.  Camus speaks to a stage of life when people are expected to explain themselves before they fully understand themselves....

Performed depth: The cost of trying to be interesting 

In 2026, when everyone wants to be interesting, far fewer people are actually interested in something. That difference reveals a deeper problem in contemporary culture. In an age of constant self-presentation, personality has become something...

Movies aren’t billion dollar lottery tickets

Hollywood has a multi-billion dollar problem: budget control. Over the past few years, there has been an influx of disappointing entertainment that is upsetting audiences. Particularly in the superhero industry, companies like Marvel and DC...

Book bans are a fight over the future

Discussions of childhood are a battleground in American politics. Every fight over a child is a fight over the future. In legislative debates, representatives have the power to define what truly harms a child....

Entertainment

Malcolm Todd’s ‘I Just Got Mad’ is relatable but...

Malcolm Todd has made himself a name in music within a short timespan, and although his newest album “Do That Again” came out earlier this summer, he’s been topping...

Wimbledon fashion: best and most memorable looks from this...

Wimbledon held one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London, England from June 29 to July 12. Starting in the late...

Hatsune Miku: The virtual and unofficial traveling World Cup...

When most people think of the World Cup, a few famous names immediately come to mind: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé. But this year, another...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding: A public, private...

The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and the National Football League player Travis Kelce recently tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3....

Sports

Trevor Hansen and Ryder Brooks selected in MLB Amateur Draft

The 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft opened with the much-anticipated drafting of junior infielder Roch Cholowsky of UCLA...

Anteaters conclude successful Women’s Track and Field season

The UC Irvine Women’s Track and Field team concluded their most successful season at the Division I Outdoor championship...

Orange County SC’s Jamir Johnson tipped for USA U-18s Camp

Orange County Soccer Club (Orange County SC) forward Jamir Johnson was called up by the United States Under-18 Men’s...

UCI Women’s Track & Field goes back to back

In the second week of the Big West Championship, UC Irvine’s Anteaters looked to defend their title and leave...

UCI Baseball beats CSU Bakersfield 10-7 on senior night

UC Irvine Baseball (25-27, 14-16) won against California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) (23-32, 11-19) Roadrunners 10-7 at Anteater Ballpark...

UCI Baseball faces defeat trying to claim a Championship spot

UC Irvine’s Baseball team (24-27, 13-16) faced off against the California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) Roadrunners (23-31, 11-18), falling...

Baseball takes big win against UC Riverside, 15-3

UC Irvine Baseball (23-25, 12-14) beat UC Riverside (14-34, 9-17) at Riverside Sports Complex 15-3 on May 9. After...

No. 6 UC Irvine Men’s Volleyball advances to national championship game

The No. 6 UC Irvine (21-8, 5-5) Anteaters defeated the No. 7 Ball State University (26-5, 13-3) Cardinals, 3-1...

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