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Summer under stars: New Swan Shakespeare Festival opens at UCI

The New Swan Shakespeare Center is centered in Orange County and maintains extensive links to campus. UCI’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts and School of Humanities work together to put out community seminars, reading groups, retreats and a host of other activities for...

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UCI students respond to recent anti-ICE protests

Accelerated immigration enforcement continues across the U.S. as protests against the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are erupting nationwide. New University spoke with UC Irvine students about their opinions of the recent anti-ICE protests.  Davis Garcia, a spring 2025 graduate of both political science and social policy and public service, participated in multiple Orange County protests, particularly those held in Santa Ana. To him, the protests are a way to get community members politically engaged.   “People now know what it means to speak up at a city council meeting. They know what it means to hold a representative accountable,” Garcia told New University. “They understand that their vote actually...

UCI students respond to recent anti-ICE protests

Accelerated immigration enforcement continues across the U.S. as protests against the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are erupting nationwide. New University spoke with UC Irvine students about...

UCSA comments on UC restriction on student governments’ boycott participation 

The University of California Student Association (UCSA), comprising student government representatives across the UC system, released a statement opposing the university’s systemwide restriction on student governments’ ability to participate...

Irvine’s gone Greek: Pan-Hellenic groups reverberate through UCI

Second-year student Athena Leckie was discouraged when she first arrived at UC Irvine. It was difficult to find people she identified with, and she felt socially isolated.  “I didn't do...

Opinion

Why everyone is suddenly obsessed with Labubu

In 2025, a wave of excitement surrounding Labubu — a collectible toy —  swept across social media screens in all corners of the world. As Pop Mart’s most profitable intellectual property (IP) to date,...

Why Afrikaners shouldn’t be classified as refugees

Donald Trump approved the immigration of 59 white South Africans to the U.S. under refugee status on May 12. These individuals are known as Afrikaners, a South African ethnic group who are descendants of...

Hustle culture and the LinkedIn effect

In today’s world, one of the hardest things to do is simply exist. Instead of enjoying our hobbies or joining clubs for fun, there is always one question lingering in the back of our...

People should go out and touch grass

Since 2019, the popular phrase “go touch grass” has been used to encourage those who are chronically online  to disconnect from their devices, step outside and reconnect with nature. Although it’s used as something...

Trump’s “self-deportation” plan undermines the value of immigrants

On May 5, President Donald Trump proposed a self-deportation policy called “Project Homecoming” that would offer undocumented immigrants a $1,000 stipend and a free flight if they voluntarily leave the United States. Using CBP...

The downfall of the American billionaire

John D. Rockefeller became the world’s first billionaire with his streams of wealth coming from the Standard Oil Company and its subsidiaries in 1916. His total assets were equivalent to 1.5% of America’s economic...

Entertainment

‘The Life of Chuck’ is a heartfelt triumph

For most of us, the COVID-19 pandemic is the closest thing we’ve felt to the apocalypse, when life as we knew it came to a grinding halt. Many pushed...

FEBE Coffee serves sip-worthy style and substance

FEBE Coffee, a Korean family-owned café, has recently opened in Irvine. Although it has replaced Baum Tea & Coffee, FEBE remains under the same ownership. The café had its...

A summer of slashers and supernatural screams

Horror enthusiasts are in for a treat this summer, as the genre is taking over theaters with a widespread lineup of chilling films despite the season’s heat. Ranging from...

Does ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ live up to its predecessors?

The Karate Kid franchise has long been an important part of movie history, offering a refreshing and timeless take on an underdog story through martial arts and mentorship. “Karate...

Sports

USA collegiate baseball falls to Japan in opener, 6-1

The USA Collegiate National Team fell to Japan 6-1 on July 8 at Es Con Field in Hokkaido, Japan...

USA Baseball’s Stars defeat Stripes in final training game, 6-3

For the sixth and final intrasquad scrimmage game of USA Baseball’s 2025 Collegiate National Team Training Camp, the Stars...

UCI MBB inks transfer from Colorado, Harrison Carrington

As announced by UC Irvine Men’s Basketball on X, UCI officially signed junior redshirt forward Harrison Carrington on July...

Utah Valley University to join Big West in 2026

Utah Valley University (UVU) will officially notify the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) that they will be withdrawing their membership...

California State University, Sacramento to join Big West in 2026

It was announced that California State University, Sacramento will be joining the Big West conference in the academic year...

No. 23 UC Irvine Baseball to play in June

The No. 23 UC Irvine Anteaters (42-16, 24-6) defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs (31-29, 18-12) 8-3 in a NCAA...

Anteater Women’s Basketball players featured on RuPaul’s Drag Race

UC Irvine Women’s Basketball team players Hunter Hernandez and Nevaeh Dean were featured in the third episode of RuPaul’s...

Cal Poly advances to championship game, defeats Hawai’i 2-1

The Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (40-17, 23-7) Baseball Team defeated the University of Hawai’i (35-21, 16-14) 2-1 on...