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Kay Zunich is a Graphic Design Staff Artist for the Summer 2026 quarter. They can be reached at kzunich@uci.edu

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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship through a narrow majority

On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump’s executive order seeking to end automatic birthright citizenship was unlawful.  Trump v. Barbara challenged Executive Order 14160, “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” which Trump signed on his first day in office, on Jan. 20, 2025. The order sought to prevent children born to undocumented immigrants and temporary foreign residents from automatically becoming U.S. citizens.  A five-justice majority held that the order violated Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment in an opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts. They ruled that the Citizenship Clause, or Section 1, means that children born in the United States to parents who...

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship through a narrow majority

On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump’s executive order seeking to end automatic birthright citizenship was unlawful.  Trump v. Barbara challenged Executive Order 14160, “Protecting the...

Olivia Rodrigo announces new music festival at Irvine’s Great Park

Olivia Rodrigo announced a new music festival featuring an all-female lineup of artists in Irvine on June 22. Aug. 29. Daisy Chain Fields will be held in Irvine’s Great...

Upcoming curriculum changes in the 2026-2027 academic year

As students prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year at UC Irvine, those working towards computer science (CS), business information management (BIM) and psychological science (PSCI) degrees should be...

Opinion

The proposed OMB Rule could harm UCI

On May 29, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed a rule that would rewrite the existing Uniform Guidance under CFR Part 200. Since 2013, the Uniform Guidance has been a consolidated set...

The perilous implications of statewide elections

We all saw the hustle and bustle occurring around Gateway Study Center and Langson Library around the beginning of June. I was hoping the crowds were signaling a commencement ceremony for the launch of...

The American Dream in 2026

Historian James Truslow Adams coined the term “American Dream” during the Great Depression to describe the possibility of a better life available to anyone regardless of the circumstances of their birth. Adams made it...

Feed-ing into propaganda: The effects of memetic warfare

The face of propaganda shifts as times change, and governments have always manipulated the media to achieve their own goals. During World War II, it was radio. During the Vietnam War, it was government...

A test for America’s 250th birthday

The United States officially turned 250 years old on July 4, 2026. For many, this is a milestone worth celebrating. Others may consider how America possibly made it this far, and question how much...

Should standardized testing come back to UC admissions?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of California unanimously agreed to abolish the testing requirement, as high school students could no longer safely take the in-person examinations. However, just a month later, the University...

Entertainment

The mixed reception of ‘Supergirl’

Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers for Craig Gillespie’s “Supergirl.” Following the successful debut of James Gunn’s first installment to his new DC Universe, “Superman,” the second installment, “Supergirl,” released...

Charli XCX’s empowered music comeback with new single ‘Wink...

Charlotte Aitchison, known better by her stage name Charli XCX, is arguably one of the biggest up-and-coming names in modern music — a dance music icon known for her...

Benson Boone’s new single ‘The Time Of My Life’...

Benson Boone’s latest single “The Time Of My Life” is distinctly different from his other songs with its somber tone. In only a few days, “The Time Of My...

Theater Thursday: Netflix haphazardly adapts ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’...

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” Under Avatar Studios, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” has blossomed into an ever-expanding...

Sports

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...

UCI Men’s Volleyball advances to NCAA Championship semifinals

No. 6 UC Irvine Men’s Volleyball (20-8, 5-5) advanced to the final four of the National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball...

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